Nebraska § 38-2841 - Prescription drug or device or legend drug or device, defined.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 38-2841 — Prescription drug or device or legend drug or device, defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-2841. Prescription drug or device or legend drug or device, defined.
(1) Prescription drug or device or legend drug or device means:
(a) A drug or device which is required under federal law to be labeled with one of the following statements prior to being dispensed or delivered:
(i) Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription;
(ii) Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian; or
(iii) "Rx Only"; or
(b) A drug or device which is required by any applicable federal or state law to be dispensed pursuant only to a prescription or chart order or which is restricted to use by practitioners only.
(2) Prescription drug or device or legend drug or device does not include a type of device, including supplies and device components, which carries the federal Food and Drug Administration legend "Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed health care practitioner" or an alternative legend approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration which it recognizes, in published guidance, as conveying essentially the same message.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 38-2841
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 38-2841 cover?
Section 38-2841 ("Prescription drug or device or legend drug or device, defined.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 38-2841?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 38-2841 apply to my situation?
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