Nevada Revised Statutes 616C.115 – Prescription of generic drugs required; exceptions
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1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a physician or advanced practice registered nurse shall prescribe for an injured employee a generic drug in lieu of a drug with a brand name if the generic drug is biologically equivalent and has the same active ingredient or ingredients of the same strength, quantity and form of dosage as the drug with a brand name.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 616C.115
- physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
2. A physician or advanced practice registered nurse is not required to comply with the provisions of subsection 1 if:
(a) The physician or advanced practice registered nurse determines that the generic drug would not be beneficial to the health of the injured employee; or
(b) The generic drug is higher in cost than the drug with a brand name.