639.2357 - Transfer of prescription to another pharmacist upon request of patient.

639.2357  Transfer of prescription to another pharmacist upon request of patient.

      1.  Upon the request of a patient, a registered pharmacist shall transfer a prescription for the patient to another registered pharmacist.

      2.  A registered pharmacist who transfers a prescription pursuant to subsection 1 shall comply with any applicable regulations adopted by the Board relating to the transfer.

      3.  The provisions of this section do not authorize or require a pharmacist to transfer a prescription in violation of:

      (a) Any law or regulation of this State;

      (b) Federal law or regulation; or

      (c) A contract for payment by a third party if the patient is a party to that contract.

      (Added to NRS by 2005, 180, 2746)