§ 79051. Medication.  


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  • Medication means any chemical compound, remedy or noninfectious biological substance, the action of which is not solely mechanical, which may be administered to patients by any route as an aid in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease or other abnormal condition, for relief of pain or suffering, or to control or improve any mental, physiological or pathological condition. Products which contain medications but which are primarily used for cosmetic or other nonmedication proposes are not medications.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a), 1254, 1254.2, 1275 and 1275.2, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250 and 1250.3, Health and Safety Code.