Nevada § 454.215 - Authority to dispense dangerous drug

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 454.215 — Authority to dispense dangerous drug, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 454.215. Authority to dispense dangerous drug

A dangerous drug may be dispensed by: 1. A registered pharmacist upon the legal prescription from a practitioner or to a

pharmacy in a correctional institution upon the written order of the prescribing practitioner

in charge; 2. A pharmacy in a correctional institution, in case of emergency, upon a written

order signed by the chief medical officer; 3. A practitioner, or a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS if authorized by the Board; 4. A registered nurse, when the nurse is engaged in the performance of any public

health program approved by the Board; 5. A medical intern in the course of his or her internship; 6. An advanced practice registered nurse who holds a certificate from the State Board

of Pharmacy permitting him or her to dispense dangerous drugs; 7. A registered nurse employed at an institution of the Department of Corrections

to an offender in that institution; 8. A registered pharmacist from an institutional pharmacy pursuant to regulations

adopted by the Board; 9. A manufacturer or wholesaler dispensing a dialysate drug pursuant to NRS 639.573 ; or 10. A registered nurse to a patient at a rural clinic that is designated as such pursuant

to NRS 433.233 and that is operated by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department

of Health and Human Services if the nurse is providing mental health services at the

rural clinic, except that no person may dispense a dangerous drug in violation of a regulation adopted

by the Board.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 454.215

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 454.215 cover?

Section 454.215 ("Authority to dispense dangerous drug") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 454.215?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 454.215 apply to my situation?

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