Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 453C - Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
Section 453C.140 - Registered pharmacist required to counsel recipient before furnishing opioid antagonist; required information

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 453C.140

Current through February 27, 2024

Before furnishing an opioid antagonist pursuant to NRS 453C.120, a registered pharmacist shall counsel the recipient of an opioid antagonist. The counseling must include, without limitation:

1. Information relating to the recognition, prevention and responses to opioid-related drug overdoses;

2. Methods for the safe administration of opioid antagonists to a person experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose;

3. Potential side effects and adverse events related to the administration of opioid antagonists;

4. The importance of seeking emergency medical assistance for a person experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose, even after the administration of an opioid antagonist; and

5. Information concerning provisions of NRS 453C.150.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R058-16, eff. 9-9-2016

NRS 453C.120, 639.070

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