NRS 636.286
Administration or prescription of certain pharmaceutical agents prohibited without certificate.

An optometrist shall not administer or prescribe a pharmaceutical agent other than a diagnostic pharmaceutical agent unless the optometrist has obtained a certificate pursuant to NRS 636.288.

Source: Section 636.286 — Administration or prescription of certain pharmaceutical agents prohibited without certificate., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-636.html#NRS636Sec286 (accessed May 26, 2025).

636.286
Administration or prescription of certain pharmaceutical agents prohibited without certificate. 636.287
Requirements for certification: Regulations. 636.288
Issuance of certificates 636.2881
Training required for certain optometrists relating to persons with substance use and other addictive disorders and prescribing of opioids 636.2882
Conditions and limitations on prescribing controlled substances.

May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 636.286 — Administration or prescription of certain pharmaceutical agents prohibited without certificate., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-636.html#NRS636Sec286 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

NRS 636.286 Administration or prescription of certain pharmaceutical agents prohibited without certificate.

NRS 636.286
Administration or prescription of certain pharmaceutical agents prohibited without certificate.