CHAPTER 639 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY

NAC 639.6053 Wholesaler who employs person to sell or market drug, medicine or chemical: Annual submission of certain information to Board; review and contents of marketing code of conduct; exemption. (NRS 639.070, 639.570) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 6, …

NAC 639.6055 Submission of certain information regarding sales and marketing staff: Submission of form after initial submittal; method of submission. (NRS 639.070, 639.570) 1. If a wholesaler has submitted to the Board the information required pursuant to NAC 639.6053 at least on…

NAC 639.6057 Submission of certain information regarding sales and marketing staff: Incomplete, improperly completed or noncompliant submittal; correction of deficiencies. (NRS 639.070, 639.570) 1. The Board will refuse a submittal of information from a wholesaler pursuant to NAC…

NAC 639.606 Establishment and maintenance of lists regarding certain personnel. (NRS 639.070) Each wholesaler shall establish and maintain a list of the officers, directors, managers of the facility and any persons who have access to the facility. The list must include a descript…

NAC 639.6065 Annual submission of certain reports or proof to Board. (NRS 639.070, 639.505) 1. A wholesaler who: (a) Does not have a facility in the State of Nevada; and (b) Is a corporation whose securities are publicly traded and regulated by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934…

NAC 639.607 Inspections; examination of records and procedures; copies of documents. (NRS 639.070) 1. Each wholesaler shall allow a member of the staff of the Board to: (a) Inspect its facility and any motor vehicles it uses to transport prescription drugs; and (b) Examine its re…

NAC 639.609 “Manufacturer” defined. (NRS 639.070, 639.100) As used in NAC 639.609 to 639.619, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the term “manufacturer” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.009. The term includes an outsourcing facility as defined in NAC 639.6…

NAC 639.610 Minimum standards for premises. (NRS 639.070, 639.100) The premises occupied by any person holding a manufacturer’s license or the premises to be occupied by any applicant for such a license must meet the following minimum standards: 1. The premises must be well light…

NAC 639.615 Equipment and requirements for operation; employees. (NRS 639.070, 639.100) 1. Any person to whom a manufacturer’s license has been issued shall provide and maintain the following equipment if it is needed in the operation of the business, and shall comply with the fo…

NAC 639.616 Manufacturer who employs person to sell or market drug, medicine or chemical: Annual submission of certain information to Board; review and contents of marketing code of conduct. (NRS 639.070, 639.570) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, on or before June…

NAC 639.617 Manufacturer who employs person to sell or market device or appliance: Annual submission of certain information to Board; review and contents of marketing code of conduct. (NRS 639.070, 639.570) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, on or before June 1 of e…

NAC 639.618 Submission of certain information regarding sales and marketing staff: Submission of form after initial submittal; method of submission. (NRS 639.070, 639.570) 1. If a manufacturer has submitted to the Board the information required pursuant to NAC 639.616 or 639.617 …

NAC 639.619 Submission of certain information regarding sales and marketing staff: Incomplete, improperly completed or noncompliant submittal; correction of deficiencies. (NRS 639.070, 639.570) 1. The Board will refuse a submittal of information from a manufacturer pursuant to NA…

NAC 639.620 Definitions. (NRS 639.070) As used in NAC 639.620 to 639.644, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 639.621 to 639.629, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, ef…

NAC 639.621 “Authorized person” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Authorized person” means a person who is authorized by an authorized warehouse to have access to its facility. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 10-1-93)

NAC 639.622 “Authorized warehouse” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Authorized warehouse” means a warehouse or other business in this State that receives, stores or ships prescription drugs and goods pursuant to a written contract with a manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacy or chain warehou…

NAC 639.623 “Chain warehouse” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Chain warehouse” means a facility engaged exclusively in the sale or distribution of a prescription drug by intercompany transfer within this State. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 10-1-93)

NAC 639.624 “Facility” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Facility” means the area of an authorized warehouse used for the receipt, storage and shipping of prescription drugs and goods. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 10-1-93)

NAC 639.625 “Goods” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Goods” means all items produced by a manufacturer that are regulated by the Board, other than prescription drugs. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 10-1-93)

NAC 639.626 “Manufacturer” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Manufacturer” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.009. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 10-1-93)

NAC 639.627 “Pharmacy” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Pharmacy” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.012. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 10-1-93)

NAC 639.6282 “Third-party logistics provider” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Third-party logistics provider” means a business that contracts with a manufacturer to provide or coordinate warehousing, distribution or other services on behalf of the manufacturer without taking title to or …

NAC 639.629 “Wholesaler” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Wholesaler” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.016 and is limited to a person licensed or registered by the proper regulatory agencies in one or more states that license or otherwise register wholesalers of prescription drug…

NAC 639.6305 Third-party logistics providers: General requirements. (NRS 639.070) A third-party logistics provider in this State shall obtain a license to engage in business as an authorized warehouse pursuant to, and shall otherwise comply with, the provisions of NAC 639.620 to …

NAC 639.631 Licensing: General requirements. (NRS 639.070) 1. An applicant for a license to engage in business as an authorized warehouse must submit an application to the Board. The application must be made on a form furnished by the Board. The application must include: (a) The …

NAC 639.633 Contracts authorizing receipt, storage and shipment of prescription drugs and goods. (NRS 639.070) 1. An authorized warehouse may receive, store and ship prescription drugs and goods only for a manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacy or chain warehouse with whom it has a w…

NAC 639.634 Enforcement of statutory liens. (NRS 639.070) 1. An authorized warehouse that intends to enforce any statutory lien it may have against a manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacy or chain warehouse with whom it has contracted shall notify the Board in writing of its intent …

NAC 639.635 Cessation of operation. (NRS 639.070) 1. If an authorized warehouse intends to cease operation, it shall notify the Board and the manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacy or chain warehouse with whom it has entered into a contract to receive, store or ship prescription drug…

NAC 639.636 Change in legal ownership of facility resulting from legal proceeding. (NRS 639.070) 1. If there is a change in the legal ownership of the facility of an authorized warehouse resulting from a legal proceeding such as a voluntary or involuntary proceeding in bankruptcy…

NAC 639.637 Facilities: General requirements. (NRS 639.070) The facility of an authorized warehouse must: 1. Have adequate lighting of at least 25 foot-candles; 2. Have an adequate area for the storage of prescription drugs and goods that facilitates access to those items; 3. Be …

NAC 639.638 Facilities: Security. (NRS 639.070) 1. Access to the facility of an authorized warehouse must be limited to authorized persons and kept to a minimum. An authorized warehouse is liable for the acts of all authorized persons while they are at the facility. 2. A facility…

NAC 639.639 Prescription drugs: Storage. (NRS 639.070) 1. Each authorized warehouse shall store prescription drugs held in the facility in the manner prescribed in the United States Pharmacopeia - National Formulary, as adopted by reference in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NAC…

NAC 639.640 Prescription drugs: Shipment. (NRS 639.070) 1. Each authorized warehouse shall, upon receiving a prescription drug, examine each outside shipping container of the drug to determine its identity and to prevent the acceptance of a contaminated prescription drug that is …

NAC 639.641 Prescription drugs: Records. (NRS 639.070) 1. An authorized warehouse shall establish and maintain a record of each transaction relating to the receipt, storage and shipment of a prescription drug. The record must include: (a) The manufacturer of the prescription drug…

NAC 639.642 Establishment of policies and procedures regarding prescription drugs. (NRS 639.070) 1. An authorized warehouse shall establish written policies and procedures for the receipt, security, storage and shipment of prescription drugs and goods and for maintaining the reco…

NAC 639.643 Inspections; examination of records and procedures. (NRS 639.070) Each authorized warehouse shall allow the Board and any other person authorized to do so to: 1. Inspect its facility and any motor vehicles it uses to transport prescription drugs and goods; and 2. Exam…

NAC 639.644 Enforcement. (NRS 639.070) 1. The Board may bring an action to enjoin the activities of an authorized warehouse pursuant to NRS 639.097 or take any other action authorized by law if the warehouse has not obtained a license to engage in business as an authorized wareho…

NAC 639.645 Definitions. (NRS 639.070) As used in NAC 639.645 to 639.6495, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 639.6455 to 639.6475, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy …

NAC 639.6455 “Approved drug” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Approved drug” means: 1. A controlled substance listed in schedule IV or V; or 2. A dangerous drug as defined in NRS 454.201. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R146-17, eff. 5-16-2018)

NAC 639.646 “Consign,” “consigned” and “consignment” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Consign,” “consigned” or “consignment” means a transaction in which: 1. A licensed veterinarian purchases an approved drug from a licensed wholesaler; 2. The licensed veterinarian takes legal possession …

NAC 639.6465 “Licensed pharmacy” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Licensed pharmacy” means a pharmacy licensed by the Board pursuant to chapter 639 of NRS. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R146-17, eff. 5-16-2018)

NAC 639.6475 “Licensed wholesaler” defined. (NRS 639.070) “Licensed wholesaler” means a wholesaler licensed by the Board pursuant to chapter 639 of NRS. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R146-17, eff. 5-16-2018)

NAC 639.648 Requirements for veterinarian to engage in consignment; maintenance of records; counseling of client on matters to enhance therapy of animal. (NRS 639.070) 1. A licensed veterinarian may engage in a consignment with respect to an approved drug if: (a) The licensed vet…

NAC 639.6485 Requirements for wholesaler to engage in consignment; additional requirements for obtaining license as wholesaler. (NRS 639.070) 1. A licensed wholesaler may sell an approved drug to a licensed veterinarian for consignment pursuant to NAC 639.645 to 639.6495, inclusi…

NAC 639.649 Requirements for pharmacy to engage in consignment; additional requirements for obtaining license as pharmacy. (NRS 639.070) 1. A licensed pharmacy may be consigned an approved drug pursuant to NAC 639.645 to 639.6495, inclusive, if the pharmacy is licensed by the Boa…

NAC 639.6495 Payment by pharmacy to veterinarian not considered unearned compensation. (NRS 639.070) If a licensed pharmacy remits payment to a licensed veterinarian when dispensing an approved drug consigned pursuant to NAC 639.645 to 639.6495, inclusive, the payment must not be…

NAC 639.650 Fee for and scope of permit to sell; penalty for late registration; prohibited sales; refrigeration. (NRS 639.070, 639.2345) In compliance with NRS 639.2345, the Board hereby adopts the following provisions to regulate the retail sale of prescription and nonprescripti…