California AB309 allows pharmacists and physicians to furnish hypodermic needles and syringes without a prescription to prevent HIV and hepatitis.

California AB309 amends the Business and Professions Code and the Health and Safety Code to allow pharmacists and physicians to furnish hypodermic needles and syringes without a prescription or permit. This is intended as a public health measure to prevent the transmission of HIV, viral hepatitis, and other bloodborne diseases among persons who use syringes and hypodermic needles. The bill extends these provisions indefinitely and requires pharmacies to provide safe disposal options and counseling on safe disposal and accessing drug treatment and HIV/hepatitis C testing.

California AB309 allows pharmacists and physicians to furnish hypodermic needles and syringes without a prescription to prevent HIV and hepatitis.

California AB309 amends the Business and Professions Code and the Health and Safety Code to allow pharmacists and physicians to furnish hypodermic needles and syringes without a prescription or permit. This is intended as a public health measure to prevent the transmission of HIV, viral hepatitis, and other bloodborne diseases among persons who use syringes and hypodermic needles. The bill extends these provisions indefinitely and requires pharmacies to provide safe disposal options and counseling on safe disposal and accessing drug treatment and HIV/hepatitis C testing.