Medication means any chemical compound, remedy or biological substance, the action of which is not solely mechanical, which may be administered to clients 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 physiological or pathological condition. Products which contain medications but which are primarily used for cosmetic or other nonmedication purposes are not medications as defined above.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76822.1
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208.4 and 1267.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.