Nevada Revised Statutes 639.2395 – Early refills for topical ophthalmic products authorized under certain circumstances
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a pharmacist, upon the request of a patient having difficulty with inadvertent wastage of a topical ophthalmic product, and pursuant to a valid prescription which bears specific authorization to refill, shall dispense a refill of the product:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 639.2395
- 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
(a) After 21 days or more but before 30 days after the patient has received any 30-day supply of the product;
(b) After 42 days or more but before 60 days after the patient has received any 60-day supply of the product; or
(c) After 63 days or more but before 90 days after the patient has received any 90-day supply of the product.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not:
(a) Apply to any controlled substance; or
(b) Authorize any refills in excess of the number of refills indicated on the prescription by the prescribing practitioner.
3. As used in this section:
(a) ’Inadvertent wastage’ means loss of a topical ophthalmic product due to difficulty applying the product to the eye as directed.
(b) ’Topical ophthalmic product’ means a liquid prescription drug which is applied directly to the eye from a bottle or by means of a dropper.