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News Briefs California Senate OKs Sales of Needles Without PrescriptionsMay 24, 2002 Pharmacies could sell hypodermic needles to adults without a doctor's prescription under a bill approved Thursday by California's Senate. Sen. John Vasconcellos (D-San Jose) said his legislation would cut down on the number of cases of HIV and other diseases caused by the sharing of needles among drug addicts. But Sen. Bill Morrow (R-Oceanside) said addicts would continue to share needles because "that's part of the drug culture." The bill would allow pharmacies to sell up to 30 hypodermic needles or syringes without a prescription to a person who is over 18. Current law allows public agencies to distribute clean needles or syringes without a prescription as part of a needle exchange program. A 21-12 vote sent the bill to the Assembly. Associated Press 05.23.02  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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