RA 9165 Section 19

Unlawful Prescription of Dangerous Drugs.

Section 19

SEC. 19. Unlawful Prescription of Dangerous Drugs. — The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall make or issue a prescription or any other writing purporting to be a prescription for any dangerous drug.

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