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How many Nevada Board compliance officers? ✔️✔️4
How must controlled substances be ordered in Nevada?
✔️✔️ Schedule II controlled substances must be ordered using a DEA Form 222 or through the
Controlled Substances Ordering System (CSOS); Schedules III-V may be ordered with an invoice.
What information must be included on a prescription label for a controlled substance in Nevada?
✔️✔️ The label must include the pharmacy name and address, patient’s name, prescriber’s name,
drug name and strength, directions for use, date of filling, and any required cautionary statements.
Under Nevada law, can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription based on a personal moral objection?
✔️✔️ Yes, but the pharmacist must refer the patient to another pharmacist or pharmacy to ensure
the prescription is filled in a timely manner.
What is the process for transferring a prescription for a controlled substance between pharmacies in
Nevada?
✔️✔️ Only one transfer is permitted for Schedules III-V (unless pharmacies share a real-time
database), and the transferring pharmacist must document specific details, including pharmacy name,
DEA number, and the name of the receiving pharmacist.
How does Nevada law regulate the sale of pseudoephedrine-containing products?
✔️✔️ Pseudoephedrine is a schedule-listed chemical product; it must be stored behind the counter,
and sales are limited to specified daily and monthly limits, with purchasers required to show
identification and sign a logbook.
What are the documentation requirements for immunizations provided by a pharmacist in Nevada?
✔️✔️ The pharmacist must record the patient’s name, date, vaccine type, lot number, manufacturer,
dose, and the name of the pharmacist administering it, and retain records for three years.
,How should a Nevada pharmacist handle a controlled substance prescription from an out-of-state
prescriber?
✔️✔️ The pharmacist must verify that the prescriber is licensed in their state and that the prescription
is valid under Nevada law.
What must a Nevada pharmacy do if it receives a prescription that is written in error by a prescriber?
✔️✔️ The pharmacist should contact the prescriber to clarify and correct the error before dispensing.
What are the Nevada-specific requirements for labeling medications dispensed to patients in long-term
care facilities?
✔️✔️ Each label must include the patient’s name, drug name and strength, directions for use,
expiration date, and any necessary warnings or precautions.
What are the storage requirements for non-controlled, refrigerated medications in a Nevada pharmacy?
✔️✔️ Refrigerated medications must be stored between 2-8°C (36-46°F) and checked regularly to
ensure proper temperature control.
Under what conditions may a Nevada pharmacist dispense an emergency supply of a medication
without a prescription?
✔️✔️ If the pharmacist deems it necessary for the patient’s health and safety, they may dispense a
limited emergency supply of a non-controlled substance while attempting to obtain authorization from
the prescriber.
What steps should be taken if a Nevada pharmacist suspects that a patient is obtaining multiple
prescriptions for the same controlled substance from different providers?
✔️✔️ The pharmacist should check the Nevada Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) database,
communicate with the prescribers involved, and may refuse to fill the prescription if abuse is suspected.
What must a Nevada pharmacy do if a controlled substance theft or loss is discovered?
✔️✔️ Report the theft or loss to the DEA within one business day using DEA Form 106 and notify the
Nevada Board of Pharmacy promptly.
,What are the restrictions on the advertising of prescription drugs in Nevada?
✔️✔️ Prescription drugs cannot be advertised with misleading claims, and prices can only be
advertised if they comply with state and federal guidelines.
How long must prescription records be maintained for Medicaid patients in Nevada?
✔️✔️ Prescription records for Medicaid patients must be maintained for a minimum of six years.
What are the protocol and requirements for remote order entry by Nevada pharmacists?
✔️✔️ Remote order entry is permitted if it complies with Nevada Board of Pharmacy regulations,
including secure electronic systems and appropriate supervision.
What is a pharmacist’s responsibility regarding off-label drug use in Nevada?
✔️✔️ A pharmacist may dispense a medication for an off-label use if prescribed by a licensed
practitioner and must ensure the use is safe and appropriate for the patient.
What are the rules for dispensing samples of medications in Nevada pharmacies?
✔️✔️ Samples may only be dispensed if provided by the manufacturer and given directly by a licensed
prescriber; pharmacies cannot distribute drug samples directly to patients.
What are Nevada’s regulations for counseling patients on new prescriptions?
✔️✔️ Pharmacists are required to offer counseling on new prescriptions and must ensure patients
understand the medication’s proper use, potential side effects, and interactions.
How is electronic prescribing regulated for controlled substances in Nevada?
✔️✔️ E-prescribing of controlled substances is permitted if the system meets DEA security
requirements, including prescriber authentication, and each prescription must be signed digitally.
What information must be included on a prescription for a compounded medication in Nevada?
✔️✔️ The prescription must list the active ingredients, specific instructions for compounding, patient’s
name, and prescriber’s directions for use.
, How many Nevada Board members? ✔️✔️7:
6 pharmacists;
1 public member
Minimum required experience to be a pharmacist Nevada Board member ✔️✔️5 years of active,
practice experience
What is the term length for Nevada Board public members? ✔️✔️3 years limited to 3 terms
What is the term length for Nevada Board pharmacist members? ✔️✔️3 years limited to 3 terms
Nevada Board Executive Secretary? ✔️✔️1) Pharmacist;
2) Employed by Borad but not a Board member
Pharmacist intern hours required in Nevada to become a registered pharmacist? ✔️✔️1740 hours
under direct, immediate supervision of a registered pharmacist
(R088-13; NRS 639.120 - amended from 1500 hours)
How long does a Nevada pharmacist intern license last? ✔️✔️4 years
Are temporary pharmacist licenses issued in Nevada? ✔️✔️yes, good for 6 months
What is the minimum age to be licensed as a pharmacist in Nevada? ✔️✔️There is no age limitation
How often does a Nevada pharmacy license need to be renewed? ✔️✔️Oct 31st, every 2 years on odd
years
What are the Nevada Board pharmacy continuing education (CE) requirements? ✔️✔️30 CEs;
