Nevada § 585.380 - Adulterated drugs and devices: Strength, quality or purity differing from official compendium
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 585.380 — Adulterated drugs and devices: Strength, quality or purity differing from official compendium, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 585.380. Adulterated drugs and devices: Strength, quality or purity differing from official compendium
1. A drug shall be deemed to be adulterated if it is represented as a drug, the name
of which is recognized in an official compendium, and its strength differs from, or
its quality or purity falls below, the standard set forth in the compendium. The determination as to strength, quality or purity must be made in accordance with
the tests or methods of assay set forth in the compendium or, in the absence of or
inadequacy of those tests or methods of assay, those prescribed pursuant to the Federal
Act. 2. A drug which is defined in an official compendium shall not be deemed to be adulterated
under this section because it differs from the standard of strength, quality or purity
set forth in the compendium if that difference is plainly stated on its label.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 585.380
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 585.380 cover?
Section 585.380 ("Adulterated drugs and devices: Strength, quality or purity differing from official compendium") 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.
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