Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy
TRADE PRACTICES
Section 639.706 - Marking of prescriptions with serial numbers; maintenance of files of prescriptions

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 639.706

Current through September 16, 2024

1. A pharmacist who receives a prescription to fill, including a prescription that is written, transcribed from an oral order or transferred to the pharmacy, shall mark on the prescription a unique serial number issued for that prescription.

2. A pharmacist shall maintain files of prescriptions in a manner that ensures that every serial number is accounted for pursuant to NAC 453.480. If the prescriptions are not filed in numerical order, the pharmacist shall file the prescriptions in such a manner that any prescription can be readily retrieved.

3. A pharmacist shall maintain a physical record in the files of prescriptions that accurately explains or accounts for any serial number issued for a prescription that is not filled, including a serial number issued in error or for a prescription that is later rendered void.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 10-1-93; A by R120-02, 10-24-2002

NRS 639.070, 639.0745, 639.236

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