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NV Rev Stat § 639.239145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.239145 - Prescriptions for certain controlled substances for treatment of pain of patients diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell disease or receiving hospice care or palliative care.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of NRS 639.2391 to 639.23914, inclusive, do not apply to any prescription for a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV for the treatment of the pain of a patient who:  (a) Has been diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell disease or any of its variants; or  (b) Is receiving hospice care or palliative care.  2. Before issuing an initial prescription for a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV for the treatment of the pain of a patient described in subsection 1, a practitioner must:  (a) Have established a bona fide relationship, as described in subsection 4 of NRS 639.235, with the patient; and  (b) Obtain informed consent to the use of the controlled substance that meets the requirements of subsection 2 of NRS 639.23912 or any applicable guidelines or standards for informed consent prescribed by:  (1) If the patient is receiving hospice or palliative care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services;  (2) If the patient has been diagnosed with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology or its successor organization or, if that organization ceases to exist, a similar organization designated by regulation of the Board; or  (3) If the patient has been diagnosed with sickle cell disease or any of its variants, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute or its successor organization or, if that organization ceases to exist, a similar organization designated by regulation of the Board.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2136)
NV Rev Stat § 639.23915 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.23915 - Practitioner to consider certain factors before prescribing certain controlled substances.

Repealed. (See chapter 346, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 2141.)
NV Rev Stat § 639.23916 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.23916 - Regulations; explanation or technical advisory bulletin for certain professional licensing boards regarding relevant law; effect of violation of certain provisions.

  1. The Board may adopt any regulations necessary or convenient to enforce the provisions of NRS 639.23507 and 639.2391 to 639.23916, inclusive. Such regulations may impose additional requirements concerning the prescription of a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV by a practitioner, other than a veterinarian, for the treatment of pain.  2. The Board shall develop and disseminate to each professional licensing board that licenses a practitioner, other than a veterinarian, or make available on the Internet website of the Board an explanation or a technical advisory bulletin to inform those professional licensing boards of the requirements of NRS 639.23507 and 639.2391 to 639.23916, inclusive, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The Board shall update the explanation or bulletin as necessary to include any revisions to those provisions of law or regulations. The explanation or bulletin must include, without limitation, an explanation of the requirements that apply to specific controlled substances or categories of controlled substances.  3. A practitioner who violates any provision of NRS 639.23507 and 639.2391 to 639.23916, inclusive, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto is:  (a) Not guilty of a misdemeanor; and  (b) Subject to professional discipline.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4434; A 2019, 2139)
NV Rev Stat § 639.2392 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.2392 - Controlled substance or dangerous drug: Records.

  1. A record of each refill of any prescription for a controlled substance or dangerous drug or any authorization to refill such a prescription must be kept:  (a) On the back of the original prescription;  (b) In a bound book or separate file; or  (c) In an electronic record that is readily retrievable.  2. The record must include:  (a) The date of each refill or authorization;  (b) The number of dosage units; and  (c) The signature or initials of the pharmacist who refilled the prescription or obtained the authorization to refill.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 288; A 2013, 2022)
NV Rev Stat § 639.2393 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.2393 - Controlled substance or dangerous drug: Limitations.

  1. Any prescription for a controlled substance, regardless of the authorization to refill given by the prescribing practitioner, must not be refilled more than five times or after 6 months have elapsed from the date it was originally issued and may be refilled only in keeping with the number of doses ordered and the directions for use.  2. Any prescription for a dangerous drug, regardless of the authorization to refill given by the prescribing practitioner, must not be refilled after 1 year has elapsed from the date it was originally issued and may be refilled only in keeping with the number of doses ordered and the directions for use.  3. If no authorization to refill is given by the prescribing practitioner, or if the prescription is refillable and has been refilled for the number of times or for the period set forth in subsection 1 or 2, the original prescription is invalid and a new prescription must be obtained and placed in the prescription file.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 289)
NV Rev Stat § 639.2394 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.2394 - Controlled substance or dangerous drug: Exercise of judgment by pharmacist.

In the absence of specific authorization to refill, when the refilling of a prescription calling for a controlled substance or dangerous drug needed for the continuation of a treatment of a chronic or continuing illness is considered necessary and the pharmacist is unable to communicate with the prescribing practitioner, the pharmacist may, if in his or her professional judgment the pharmacist feels that the controlled substance or dangerous drug should be provided for the patient, furnish a sufficient supply of the medication to provide for the continuation of treatment until such time as he or she can communicate with the prescribing practitioner personally.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 289)
NV Rev Stat § 639.2395 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.2395 - Early refills for topical ophthalmic products authorized under certain circumstances.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a pharmacist, upon the request of a patient having difficulty with inadvertent wastage of a topical ophthalmic product, and pursuant to a valid prescription which bears specific authorization to refill, shall dispense a refill of the product:  (a) After 21 days or more but before 30 days after the patient has received any 30-day supply of the product;  (b) After 42 days or more but before 60 days after the patient has received any 60-day supply of the product; or  (c) After 63 days or more but before 90 days after the patient has received any 90-day supply of the product.  2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not:  (a) Apply to any controlled substance; or  (b) Authorize any refills in excess of the number of refills indicated on the prescription by the prescribing practitioner.   3. As used in this section:  (a) "Inadvertent wastage" means loss of a topical ophthalmic product due to difficulty applying the product to the eye as directed.  (b) "Topical ophthalmic product" means a liquid prescription drug which is applied directly to the eye from a bottle or by means of a dropper.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 212)
NV Rev Stat § 639.2396 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.2396 - Specific authorization; limitations.

  1. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 2, a prescription which bears specific authorization to refill, given by the prescribing practitioner at the time he or she issued the original prescription, or a prescription which bears authorization permitting the pharmacist to refill the prescription as needed by the patient, may be refilled for the number of times authorized or for the period authorized if it was refilled in accordance with the number of doses ordered and the directions for use.  2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 639.28075, a pharmacist may, in his or her professional judgment and pursuant to a valid prescription that specifies an initial amount of less than a 90-day supply of a drug other than a controlled substance followed by periodic refills of the initial amount of the drug, dispense not more than a 90-day supply of the drug if:  (a) The patient has used an initial 30-day supply of the drug or the drug has previously been prescribed to the patient in a 90-day supply;  (b) The total number of dosage units that are dispensed pursuant to the prescription does not exceed the total number of dosage units, including refills, that are authorized on the prescription by the prescribing practitioner; and  (c) The prescribing practitioner has not specified on the prescription that dispensing the prescription in an initial amount of less than a 90-day supply followed by periodic refills of the initial amount of the drug is medically necessary.  3. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the coverage provided under any contract or policy of health insurance, health plan or program or other agreement arrangement that provides health coverage.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 289; A 2013, 2023; 2017, 1804, 3931)
NV Rev Stat § 639.2397 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.2397 - Rescission of authorization.

Any authorization to refill a prescription issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 639.2393 to 639.2397, inclusive, may be rescinded at any time after that authorization is given, by the original practitioner or by another practitioner acting in his or her behalf or by another practitioner who is caring for the patient for whom the original prescription was issued, by notifying the pharmacy in which the prescription was filled orally or in writing.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 289; A 2015, 213)
NV Rev Stat § 639.241 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.241 - Accusation: Form, contents and signature.

  1. A hearing to determine whether the rights and privileges granted by any certificate, certification, license or permit issued by the Board should be revoked, suspended, limited or conditioned must be initiated by the filing of an accusation by the Board. The action must be entitled: The Nevada State Board of Pharmacy v. (insert the name of the party whose certificate, license or permit is involved), who must be designated "Respondent."  2. The accusation is a written statement of the charges alleged and must set forth in ordinary and concise language the acts or omissions with which the respondent is charged to the end that the respondent will be able to prepare a defense. The accusation must specify the statutes and regulations which the respondent is alleged to have violated, but must not consist merely of charges phrased in language of the statute or regulation. The accusation must be signed by the Executive Secretary of the Board acting in his or her official capacity.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1658; A 1979, 1694; 2003, 2291)
NV Rev Stat § 639.242 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.242 - Service on respondent of copies of accusation, statement and forms for Notice of Defense.

  1. After filing the accusation, the Executive Secretary of the Board shall cause a copy thereof, together with one copy of the Statement to Respondent and three copies of the form of the Notice of Defense, to be served on the respondent.  2. Service may be by personal service or by first-class registered or certified mail addressed to the respondent at his or her last address of record, or by mail to his or her attorney of record. Proof of service must be retained and made a part of the case record.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1658; A 2003, 2291)
NV Rev Stat § 639.243 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.243 - Statement to Respondent: Contents.

The statement, entitled Statement to the Respondent, shall be worded so as to inform the respondent:  1. That an accusation has been filed.  2. Of the right to a hearing before the Board to answer to the alleged violations and to submit evidence in his or her own behalf if requested by the filing of two copies of the Notice of Defense within 15 days after receipt of the accusation.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1658)
NV Rev Stat § 639.244 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.244 - Notice of Defense: Form; effect of failure to file.

  1. The form for the Notice of Defense must be prepared and furnished by the Board and permit the respondent, by completing and signing the notice, to:  (a) Object to the accusation as being incomplete and failing to set forth clearly the charges; and  (b) Deny or admit, in part or in whole, the violations alleged.  2. The Notice of Defense must be signed by the respondent or his or her attorney under penalty of perjury. Failure to file a Notice of Defense constitutes a waiver of the respondent’s right to a hearing, but the Board may grant a hearing.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1658; A 2003, 2292)
NV Rev Stat § 639.2445 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.2445 - Physical or mental examination of holder of certificate believed to be incompetent; competency hearing; probation for use of alcohol or drugs.

  1. Whenever the Board believes that a holder of a certificate is or has become incompetent to practice pharmacy by reason of any physical or mental injury, illness or disability or by reason of chronic or excessive use of alcohol or drugs, the Board may order that the holder of the certificate submit to a physical or psychiatric examination, or both, at the expense of the Board.  2. The Board shall designate a physician or a psychiatrist or both, as the case may be, to conduct the examination or examinations of the holder of the certificate and furnish the Board and the holder of the certificate with a report of the findings. If the holder of the certificate is dissatisfied with the findings, the holder of the certificate may obtain an independent examination and report at his or her own expense, not later than 10 days following receipt of the initial report.  3. Upon receipt of the findings the Board shall conduct a hearing to determine whether the holder of the certificate is competent to practice pharmacy. Except as provided in subsection 4, if the Board finds that the holder of the certificate is not competent to practice pharmacy, it shall order an immediate suspension of his or her right to practice pharmacy, and the suspension remains in effect until the Board determines that a certificate may be reinstated.  4. The Board may place on probation a holder of a certificate who is not competent to practice pharmacy by reason of chronic or excessive use of alcohol or drugs if the holder of the certificate voluntarily enters and completes a program of treatment approved by the Board and complies with any other conditions imposed by the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1306; A 1987, 949)
NV Rev Stat § 639.245 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.245 - Notice of hearing.

Whenever a hearing has been granted by the Board, the Executive Secretary of the Board shall serve notice on the respondent of the time and place set for the hearing on the accusation. If the Board receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420, a hearing must be held within 30 days after receiving the report. Service may be effected in the same manner as provided in NRS 639.242.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1659; A 1993, 794; 2003, 2292)
NV Rev Stat § 639.246 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.246 - Subpoenas; payment of witness fees and expenses.

  1. The Executive Secretary of the Board shall issue subpoenas for the production of witnesses, documents or papers, in accordance with statutory provisions, at the request of any party to a hearing or for purposes of an investigation or other matter under inquiry by the Board.  2. Witnesses appearing pursuant to a subpoena must receive expenses and witness fees in the amounts and under the same circumstances as prescribed by law for witnesses in civil actions. The expenses and fees must be paid in full by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed.  3. Subpoenas must be served in the same manner as prescribed by law for the service of subpoenas in civil actions. If any person fails to comply with a subpoena within 10 days after its issuance, the President of the Board, or the Executive Secretary of the Board at the direction of the President, may petition the district court for an order of the court compelling compliance with the subpoena.  4. Upon such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the person subpoenaed to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and then and there to show cause why the person has not complied with the subpoena. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the person.  5. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Board, the court shall enter an order compelling compliance with the subpoena. Failure to obey the order constitutes contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1659; A 1993, 634; 2003, 2292)
NV Rev Stat § 639.247 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.247 - Hearing: Procedure.

  1. Any hearing held for the purpose of suspending or revoking any certificate, certification, license or permit must be conducted publicly by the Board. The hearing must be presided over by a member of the Board or his or her designee and three members constitute a quorum. Any decision by the Board requires the concurrence of at least three members. The proceedings of the hearing must be reported or recorded by an electronic recording device, an official court reporter or another qualified person.  2. The member of the Board or his or her designee presiding at the hearing or the Executive Secretary of the Board may administer oaths or affirmations. Continuances and adjournments may be ordered, or may be granted, by the member or the designee presiding, for cause shown and by orally notifying those persons present of the time and place at which the hearing will be continued.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1659; A 1973, 782; 1977, 1282; 1981, 101; 1987, 950; 2003, 2292)
NV Rev Stat § 639.248 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.248 - Hearing: Use of hearsay evidence.

Hearsay evidence may be admitted for the purpose of supplementing or explaining any direct evidence but is not sufficient in itself to support a finding.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1659; A 1977, 91)
NV Rev Stat § 639.2485 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.2485 - Certain records relating to investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records; disclosure of certain information relating to dangerous drugs and controlled substances; duties of Board upon request or subpoena for records or information; retention of complaints.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, any records or information obtained during the course of an investigation by the Board and any record of the investigation are confidential.  2. The complaint or other document filed by the Board to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.  3. The Board may disclose to a practitioner and a law enforcement agency information concerning a person who procures or attempts to procure any dangerous drug or controlled substance in violation of NRS 453.391 or 454.311.  4. If the Board receives a request or subpoena for records or information obtained during an investigation by the Board and the records or information is not made public pursuant to subsection 2, the Board shall notify the person regarding whom the investigation was made of the request or subpoena. If that person does not consent in writing to the release of the records or information, the Board may release the records or information only upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.  5. The Board shall retain all complaints or other documents filed by the Board to initiate disciplinary action for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 1568; A 1991, 1952; 1995, 294; 2003, 3454; 2007, 2141; 2009, 895)
NV Rev Stat § 639.249 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.249 - Contempt.

If any person in proceedings before the Board disobeys or resists any lawful order or refuses to respond to a subpoena, or refuses to take the oath or affirmation as a witness or thereafter refuses to be examined, or is guilty of misconduct during a hearing or so near the place thereof as to obstruct the proceeding, the Board shall certify the facts to the district court of the county where the proceeding is being conducted. The court shall thereupon issue an order directing the person to appear before the court and show cause why he or she should not be punished as for contempt. The order and a copy of the certified statement shall be served on the person. Thereafter the court shall have jurisdiction of the matter. The same proceedings shall be had, the same penalties may be imposed and the person charged may purge himself or herself of the contempt in the same way, as in the case of a person who has committed a contempt in the trial of a civil action.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1660)
NV Rev Stat § 639.251 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.251 - Decision; order.

Upon conclusion of the hearing or as soon as practicable thereafter and, in any event, within 30 days, the Board shall make, enter and file its decision and shall make, enter and file its order based thereon. A copy of the order shall promptly be served on the respondent and the respondent’s attorney of record, either personally or by registered or certified mail. The order shall not become effective until at least 30 days after receipt by the respondent unless otherwise ordered by the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1660)
NV Rev Stat § 639.252 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy|NRS 639.252 - Rehearing.

  1. If the respondent wishes to contest or appeal the decision of the Board, the order or any part thereof, the respondent may, not later than 15 days after the time the order becomes effective, apply in writing to the Board for a rehearing. The application must set forth with particularity the part or parts of the decision or order to which the respondent objects and the basis of the objection.  2. The Executive Secretary of the Board shall, within 10 days after receipt of a written application for rehearing, notify the respondent and the respondent’s attorney of record in writing, by registered or certified mail, of his or her action, either granting or denying the application. If the application is granted, the notice must contain the date, time and place of the rehearing. The rehearing must be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. Granting of the application by the Executive Secretary does not serve as an automatic stay of execution of the order pending conclusion of the rehearing.  (Added to NRS by 1967, 1660; A 2003, 2293; 2017, 2850)