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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 639.28079. Medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder: Conditions under which pharmacist registered with Board is authorized to assess and counsel patient and prescribe and dispense drug; regulations regarding registration and establishment of protocol

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. To the extent authorized by federal law, a pharmacist who registers with the Board to engage in the activity authorized by this section may, in accordance with the requirements of the protocol prescribed pursuant to subsection 2:

(a) Assess a patient to determine whether:

(1) The patient has an opioid use disorder; and

(2) Medication-assisted treatment would be appropriate for the patient;

(b) Counsel and provide information to the patient concerning evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders, including, without limitation, medication-assisted treatment; and

(c) Prescribe and dispense a drug for medication-assisted treatment.

2. The Board shall adopt regulations:

(a) Prescribing the requirements to register with the Board to engage in the activity authorized by this section; and

(b) Establishing a protocol for the actions authorized by this section.

3. As used in this section, “medication-assisted treatment” means treatment for an opioid use disorder using medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for that purpose.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 639.28079. Medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder: Conditions under which pharmacist registered with Board is authorized to assess and counsel patient and prescribe and dispense drug; regulations regarding registration and establishment of protocol - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-54-professions-occupations-and-businesses/nv-rev-st-639-28079/

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