California Considers Viagra and Cialis a Controlled Substance?

It appears that the State of California considers Viagra and Cialis “controlled substances” when the pharmaceuticals are not accompanied by a valid prescription! Court documents reveal that two of the charges against IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Hidetada Yamagishi involve Viagra and Cialis (emphasis added):

Count 7: On or about December 8, 2007, in the County of Los Angeles, the crime of possession of a controlled substance, in violation of business & professions code section 4060, a Misdemeanor, was committed by Hidetada Yamagishi, who did knowingly and unlawfully possess VIAGRA, a controlled substance without a prescription.

Count 8: On or about December 8, 2007, in the County of Los Angeles, the crime of possession of a controlled substance, in violation of business & professions code section 4060, a Misdemeanor, was committed by Hidetada Yamagishi, who did knowingly and unlawfully possess CIALIS, a controlled substance without a prescription.

Granted, they are misdemeanor charges. But who would have considered Viagra and Cialis controlled substances. Do they meet any of the traditional criteria for controlled substances under the law?

Hidetada Yamagishi Felony Complaint – State of California

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