NRS 639.28075
Requirements for filling prescription for drug used for contraception

  • refills
  • exceptions.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, pursuant to a valid prescription or order for a drug to be used for contraception or its therapeutic equivalent which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration a pharmacist shall:

(a)

The first time dispensing the drug or therapeutic equivalent to the patient, dispense up to a 3-month supply of the drug or therapeutic equivalent.

(b)

The second time dispensing the drug or therapeutic equivalent to the patient, dispense up to a 9-month supply of the drug or therapeutic equivalent, or any amount which covers the remainder of the plan year if the patient is covered by a health care plan, whichever is less.

(c)

For a refill in a plan year following the initial dispensing of a drug or therapeutic equivalent pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b), dispense up to a 12-month supply of the drug or therapeutic equivalent or any amount which covers the remainder of the plan year if the patient is covered by a health care plan, whichever is less.

2.

The provisions of paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection 1 only apply if:

(a)

The drug for contraception or the therapeutic equivalent of such drug is the same drug or therapeutic equivalent which was previously prescribed or ordered pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1; and

(b)

The patient is covered by the same health care plan.

3.

If a prescription or order for a drug for contraception or its therapeutic equivalent limits the dispensing of the drug or therapeutic equivalent to a quantity which is less than the amount otherwise authorized to be dispensed pursuant to subsection 1, the pharmacist must dispense the drug or therapeutic equivalent in accordance with the quantity specified in the prescription or order.

4.

As used in this section:

(a)

“Health care plan” means a policy, contract, certificate or agreement offered or issued by an insurer, including without limitation, the State Plan for Medicaid, to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services.

(b)

“Plan year” means the year designated in the evidence of coverage of a health care plan in which a person is covered by such plan.

(c)

“Therapeutic equivalent” means a drug which:

(1)

Contains an identical amount of the same active ingredients in the same dosage and method of administration as another drug;

(2)

Is expected to have the same clinical effect when administered to a patient pursuant to a prescription or order as another drug; and

(3)

Meets any other criteria required by the Food and Drug Administration for classification as a therapeutic equivalent.

Source: Section 639.28075 — Requirements for filling prescription for drug used for contraception; refills; exceptions., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-639.­html#NRS639Sec28075.

639.263
False or misleading advertising.
639.264
Prohibition against unearned rebate, refund or other consideration for referrals.
639.265
Pharmacists may trade or exchange drugs if necessary for business.
639.266
Communication of information to patient or person caring for patient.
639.267
Return, reissuance or transfer of unused drugs: Drugs packaged in unit doses generally
639.268
Purchase of controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices by practitioner
639.270
Sales of unrestricted drugs, medicines, remedies, poisons or chemicals by grocers and dealers.
639.275
Computer or other electronic device provided to practitioner by pharmacy or insurer.
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Use of computerized mechanical equipment to perform act required to be performed by pharmacist.
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Required posting or provision of written instructions relating to safe disposal of unused drugs by retail community pharmacy
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Return, reissuance or transfer of unused drugs: Drugs dispensed by pharmacy to offender in correctional institution
639.2676
Unused drugs transferred to nonprofit pharmacy: Authority to reissue
639.2801
Requirements for labeling containers for prescribed drugs.
639.2802
Availability of information concerning prices of prescriptions.
639.2803
Dispensing specific drugs when choice of drugs available.
639.2804
Filling prescriptions for amygdalin and procaine hydrochloride.
639.2805
Substances licensed for manufacture in Nevada: Filling prescriptions
639.2806
Parenteral solutions: Limitation on sale and dispensing.
639.2807
Parenteral solutions: Compounding, packaging and labeling
639.2808
Performance of blood glucose test by registered pharmacist or registered intern pharmacist.
639.2809
Implementation, monitoring and modification of collaborative drug therapy management by pharmacist: Restrictions
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Retail community pharmacy to provide notice of availability of prescription reader
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Notice of availability of list of prices for drugs and professional services to be posted.
639.28075
Requirements for filling prescription for drug used for contraception
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 639.28075’s source at nv​.us