NRS 639.236
Numbering, filing and retention of prescriptions

inspection of files
regulations.

1.

All prescriptions filled by a practitioner must be serially numbered and filed in the manner prescribed by regulation of the Board. Prescriptions for controlled substances listed in schedule II must be filed separately from other prescriptions or in a readily retrievable manner as the Board may provide by regulation. All prescriptions must be retained on file for at least 2 years.

2.

Each prescription on file must bear the date on which it was originally filled and be personally signed or initialed by the registered pharmacist or practitioner who filled it.

3.

Files of prescriptions are open to inspection by members, inspectors and investigators of the Board and by inspectors of the Food and Drug Administration and agents of the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety.

Source: Section 639.236 — Numbering, filing and retention of prescriptions; inspection of files; regulations., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-639.html#NRS639Sec236.

639.235
Persons authorized to prescribe and write prescriptions 639.236
Numbering, filing and retention of prescriptions 639.238
Prescriptions not public records 639.239
Use of prescription as evidence in criminal, civil or administrative action or proceeding: Request for copy 639.2351
Advanced practice registered nurse: Authority to prescribe controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices 639.2352
Inclusion of information regarding symptom or purpose of prescription on label attached to container 639.2353
Transmission of prescriptions other than prescriptions for controlled substances to pharmacist: Authorized methods 639.2355
Practitioner liable for prescription orally transmitted by agent. 639.2357
Transfer of prescription or order to obtain and maintain auto-injectable epinephrine to another pharmacist upon request of patient, school or authorized entity 639.23505
Conditions and limitations on practitioner dispensing controlled substances or dangerous drugs. 639.23507
Patient utilization report required before initiating prescription and periodically thereafter for controlled substance in certain circumstances 639.23535
Electronic transmission of prescriptions for controlled substances to pharmacy required

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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Original Source: Section 639.236 — Numbering, filing and retention of prescriptions; inspection of files; regulations., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-639.html#NRS639Sec236 (last accessed Feb. 5, 2021).