NAC457.585. Donating, dispensing and storage of cancer drugs.

     1. Except as otherwise required for the storage of cancer drugs pursuant to subsection 3, a pharmacy, medical facility, health clinic or provider of health care shall not limit the amount of cancer drugs that a person may donate to the Program.

     2. In addition to the requirements of NRS 457.460, a pharmacist may dispense a cancer drug to a person who is participating in the Program if:

     (a) The pharmacist has inspected the packaging of the cancer drug to determine if the cancer drug meets the requirements of subsection 4 of NRS 457.450;

     (b) The person requesting the cancer drug presents to the pharmacist the written notice of approval from the Board which states that the person is approved to participate in the Program; and

     (c) The person requesting the cancer drug presents to the pharmacist a prescription written by a person who is authorized to write prescriptions.

     3. A pharmacy, medical facility, health clinic or provider of health care shall store a cancer drug that is donated to the Program:

     (a) Pursuant to the recommendations of the manufacturer of the cancer drug concerning the storage conditions;

     (b) Separately from all other drugs; and

     (c) In a locked storage area.

     4. If a cancer drug that is donated to the Program expires before it is dispensed, the pharmacy, medical facility, health clinic or provider of health care shall destroy the cancer drug.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R211-09, eff. 7-22-2010)