{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4021.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4021.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Pharmacy [4000. - 4427.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [4015. - 4046.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-9/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 29, Sec. 1.   (SB 118)   Effective August 6, 2020.","effective":"2020-08-06","html":"<p>(a) “Correctional pharmacy” means a pharmacy, licensed by the board, for the purpose of providing drugs and pharmaceutical care to inmates of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.</p><p>(b) As part of its pharmaceutical care, a correctional pharmacy may dispense or administer medication pursuant to a chart order, as defined in Section <a href=\"/bpc/4019\">4019</a>, or other valid prescription consistent with this chapter.</p>","text":"(a) “Correctional pharmacy” means a pharmacy, licensed by the board, for the purpose of providing drugs and pharmaceutical care to inmates of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (b) As part of its pharmaceutical care, a correctional pharmacy may dispense or administer medication pursuant to a chart order, as defined in Section 4019, or other valid prescription consistent with this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/definitions-4021-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}