California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 3 - Skilled Nursing Facilities
Article 1 - Definitions
Section 72067 - Medication

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 psychological or pathological condition. Products which contain medications but which are primarily used for cosmetic or other nonmedication purposes are not medications as defined above.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.