California Assembly Bill 1743 (Ting, Chapter 331, Statutes of 2014) permits physicians and pharmacists in California to furnish or sell syringes without a prescription to adults 18 years of age or older for disease prevention purposes.
Can I buy a syringe at a pharmacy?
California law (AB1743) permits licensed pharmacies and physicians throughout the State to sell or furnish an unlimited number of syringes without a prescription to customers over the age of 18, and allows adults to purchase and possess syringes for personal use when acquired from an authorized source.
Is it legal to buy a syringe?
There is no federal law prohibiting the possession of syringes. It is all state law. ... If someone has a prescription for an injectable drug (ID), such as insulin, or for the syringe itself, it is not illegal.Aug 24, 2018
Can you buy medical syringes over the counter?
AB 1743 permits licensed pharmacists throughout the state to sell or furnish syringes without a prescription to customers age 18 and older, and allows adults to purchase and possess syringes for personal use when acquired from a physician or pharmacist.Oct 2, 2014
Does Walmart pharmacy sell syringes?
In every Walmart establishment there will be a pharmacy where you can find syringes. Ask at the counter “ I want one 5ml syringe”. You pay for that and take home.