Nevada Revised Statutes 630.369 – Injecting patient with certain chemotherapeutic agents
1. A person, other than a physician, shall not inject a patient with any chemotherapeutic agent classified as a prescription drug unless:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 630.369
- 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 NRS 453. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
- 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
(a) The person is licensed or certified to perform medical services pursuant to this title;
(b) The administration of the injection is within the scope of the person’s license or certificate; and
(c) The person administers the injection under the supervision of a physician. The Board shall prescribe the requirements for supervision pursuant to this subsection.
2. As used in this section:
(a) ’Dangerous drug’ has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 454.201.
(b) ’Prescription drug’ means:
(1) A controlled substance or dangerous drug that may be dispensed to an ultimate user only pursuant to a lawful prescription; and
(2) Any other substance or drug substituted for such a controlled substance or dangerous drug.