Needle Purchase Rights California

Summary

In California, adults can purchase needles without a prescription, but pharmacies may have their own policies. If a pharmacy refuses, you can inform them of the law and consider filing a complaint with the California State Board of Pharmacy for unprofessional conduct. The board typically acknowledges complaints within a few weeks, but resolution may take months. Contact the board during business hours for assistance.

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In California, a pharmacy's refusal to sell needles to a customer, if deemed unprofessional conduct, could lead to disciplinary action by the California State Board of Pharmacy, potentially including license suspension or revocation. That seems like their store policy would not matter that they are still required to sell me the needles by kaw
You're right that in California, adults can purchase needles and syringes without a prescription. Pharmacies can set their own policies, but if you believe it's unprofessional conduct, you can file a complaint with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
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So what if their policy is you need a prescription. What do I tell them
If a pharmacy's policy requires a prescription for needles, you can inform them that:
- California law allows adults to purchase needles and syringes without a prescription.
- Pharmacies can set their policies, but if you believe their policy is unreasonable or unprofessional, you can file a complaint with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Would you like more information on how to file a complaint?
If I call the state board right now will someone answering
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If you call the California State Board of Pharmacy during business hours, someone should answer your call. Their business hours are typically Monday to Friday, * AM to * PM.
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How long does it take for someone to get back to you after filing a complaint
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The time it takes for the California State Board of Pharmacy to respond to a complaint can vary. Generally, they aim to acknowledge receipt within a few weeks, but a resolution may take several months depending on the complexity of the issue.
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