California § 11159. 11159. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

California Statutes

§ 11159. — 11159. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

California § 11159.

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Code HSCHealth and Safety Code - HSC

Div. 10.DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Prescriptions

Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Requirements of Prescriptions

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Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC Code § 11159. (2026).

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An order for controlled substances for use by a patient in a county or licensed hospital shall be exempt from all requirements of this article, but shall be in writing on the patient’s record, signed by the prescriber, dated, and shall state the name and quantity of the controlled substance ordered and the quantity actually administered. The record of such orders shall be maintained as a hospital record for a minimum of seven years.

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An order for controlled substances for use by a patient in a county or licensed hospital shall be exempt from all requirements of this article, but shall be in writing on the patient’s record, signed by the prescriber, dated, and shall state the name and quantity of the controlled substance ordered and the quantity actually administered. The record of such orders shall be maintained as a hospital record for a minimum of seven years.