Section 11839.2 - Authorized controlled substances for use in narcotic replacement therapy and medication-assisted treatment The following medications are authorized for use in narcotic replacement therapy and medication-assisted treatment by licensed narcotic treatment programs:
(b) Buprenorphine products or combination of products approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for maintenance or detoxification of opioid dependence.(c) Any other medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the purpose of narcotic replacement treatment or medication-assisted treatment of substance use disorders.(d) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this section by means of plan or provider bulletins, or similar instructions. The department shall adopt regulations by no later than January 1, 2021.Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 11839.2
Amended by Stats 2024 ch 634 (AB 2115),s 4, eff. 9/27/2024.Amended by Stats 2017 ch 223 (AB 395),s 3, eff. 1/1/2018.Amended by Stats 2013 ch 22 (AB 75),s 48, eff. 6/27/2013, op. 7/1/2013.Amended by Stats 2012 ch 36 (SB 1014),s 53, eff. 6/27/2012, op. 7/1/2012.Added by Stats 2004 ch 862 (SB 1838), s 114, eff. 1/1/2005.