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NRS 630.369

Injecting patient with certain chemotherapeutic agents

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Fierle v. Perez (2009)

Most recently applied in Fierle v. Perez (November 2009)

(Added to NRS by 2007, 3041)

1. A person, other than a physician, shall not inject a patient with any chemotherapeutic agent classified as a prescription drug unless:

(a) The person is licensed or certified to perform medical services pursuant to this title;

(b) The administration of the injection is within the scope of the person’s license or certificate; and

(c) The person administers the injection under the supervision of a physician. The Board shall prescribe the requirements for supervision pursuant to this subsection.

2. As used in this section:

(a) “Dangerous drug” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 454.201.

(b) “Prescription drug” means:

(1) A controlled substance or dangerous drug that may be dispensed to an ultimate user only pursuant to a lawful prescription; and

(2) Any other substance or drug substituted for such a controlled substance or dangerous drug.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.