Bill > AB1152

This bill would remove human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone naturally produced during pregnancy, from California's list of Schedule III controlled substances. Currently, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act categorizes hCG as a Schedule III substance, which means it has potential for abuse and is subject to strict prescription and possession regulations. The existing law already exempts hCG when it is used exclusively by licensed veterinarians, but this bill would completely remove the hormone from the controlled substances schedule. The change means that hCG would no longer be regulated as a controlled substance in California, which could make it easier for medical professionals to prescribe and patients to obtain the hormone for medical purposes. The bill appears to be part of ongoing efforts to simplify drug scheduling and reduce unnecessary restrictions on substances with legitimate medical uses.

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