Nevada Revised Statutes 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 substance
1. 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.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category C felony | 1 to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 453.431
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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.