Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 453.431 - Unlawful acts relating to filling and refilling prescriptions and obtaining controlled substance or prescription; authorization to request proper identification from person requesting controlled substance1. A pharmacist shall not knowingly fill or refill any prescription for a controlled substance for use by a person other than the person for whom the prescription was originally issued.2. A person shall not furnish a false name or address while attempting to obtain a controlled substance or a prescription for a controlled substance. A person prescribing, administering or dispensing a controlled substance may request proper identification from a person requesting controlled substances.3. A pharmacist shall not fill a prescription for a controlled substance if the prescription shows evidence of alteration, erasure or addition, unless the pharmacist obtains approval of the practitioner who issued the prescription.4. A pharmacist shall not fill a prescription for a controlled substance classified in schedule II unless it is tendered on or before the 14th day after the date of issue. This subsection does not prohibit a practitioner from issuing a prescription on which the practitioner indicates that the prescription may not be filled until the date indicated on the prescription, which must not be later than 6 months after the date the prescription is issued.5. A person who violates this section is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.Added to NRS by 1971, 2023; A 1981, 1965; 1995, 1291; 2003, 2295Added to NRS by 1971, 2023; A 1981, 1965; 1995, 1291; 2003, 2295