1110 Department of Consumer Affairs, Boards
Program Descriptions

1210 - CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

The California State Board of Pharmacy regulates both the individuals and firms that ship, store, transfer, and dispense prescription drugs and devices to the state's patients and health care providers. The Board's objectives are to: (1) promote and protect public health and safety through enforcement of pharmacy law, (2) ensure that licensees are qualified and competent to practice their profession safely and effectively, and (3) support the full use of the pharmacist's knowledge and expertise in drug therapy to effect better patient care.