California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 7 - Health Planning and Facility Construction
Chapter 12 - Postsurgical Recovery Care Demonstration Project
Article 1 - Definitions
Section 97500.77 - Medication

Medication means any chemical compound, remedy or biological substance, 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 non-therapeutic purposes are not medications as defined above.

1. New section filed 3-7-88 as an emergency; operative 3-7-88 (Register 88, No. 12). No Certificate of Compliance required pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 1250.9(m).
2. Editorial correction of HISTORY No. 1 (Register 90, No. 21).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code.