§ 639.235 Persons authorized to prescribe and write prescriptions; procedure for filling certain prescriptions written by persons not licensed in this State
§ 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; exceptions; regulations
§ 639.2351 Advanced practice registered nurse: Authority to prescribe controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices; registration
§ 639.2352 Inclusion of information regarding symptom or purpose of prescription on label attached to container; practitioners required to post notice
§ 639.2353 Transmission of prescriptions other than prescriptions for controlled substances to pharmacist: Authorized methods; contents of and requirements for written prescription; authentication of prescription given by electronic transmission
§ 639.23535 Electronic transmission of prescriptions for controlled substances to pharmacy required; exceptions; exemptions; alternative methods if excepted or exempted; construction of section; regulations; penalties
§ 639.2355 Practitioner liable for prescription orally transmitted by agent
§ 639.2357 Transfer of prescription or order to obtain and maintain auto-injectable epinephrine or an opioid antagonist to another pharmacist upon request of patient, school or authorized entity; immunity from liability
§ 639.236 Numbering, filing and retention of prescriptions; inspection of files; regulations
§ 639.238 Prescriptions not public records; pharmacists not to divulge contents; exceptions; procedure for providing copy of prescription to authorized persons and other pharmacists
§ 639.239 Use of prescription as evidence in criminal, civil or administrative action or proceeding: Request for copy; removal of original prescription from file and substitution of copy
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 639 > Prescriptions > General Provisions

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.