NAC639.498. Destruction of certain controlled substances: Requirement; procedure.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2:

     (a) At least once each month, the director or a licensed consulting pharmacist shall destroy, on the premises of the facility, the controlled substances described in subsection 1 of NAC 639.050.

     (b) If the director destroys the controlled substances, the licensed consulting pharmacist shall witness the destruction of the controlled substances. If the licensed consulting pharmacist destroys the controlled substances, the director shall witness the destruction of the controlled substances.

     2. The director may designate a nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS to carry out his or her duties pursuant to this section. The licensed consulting pharmacist may designate a pharmacist licensed pursuant to chapter 639 of NRS to carry out his or her duties pursuant to this section.

     3. The controlled substances must be destroyed by:

     (a) Flushing them down the toilet or hopper;

     (b) If a container for waste disposal is used, placing the controlled substances in the water in the container for disposal; or

     (c) If the controlled substance is stored in a vial, ampule or other glass container, breaking the container and placing its contents into a container for waste disposal.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 7-1-92)