Requirements for sale with or without prescription.
1. Hypodermic devices which are not restricted by federal law to sale by or on the order of a physician may be sold by a pharmacist, or by a person in a pharmacy under the direction of a pharmacist, on the prescription of a physician, dentist or veterinarian, or of an advanced practitioner of nursing who is a practitioner. Those prescriptions must be filed as required by NRS 639.236, and may be refilled as authorized by the prescriber. Records of refilling must be maintained as required by NRS 639.2393 to 639.2397, inclusive.
2. Hypodermic devices which are not restricted by federal law to sale by or on the order of a physician may be sold without prescription for the following purposes:
(a) For use in the treatment of persons having asthma or diabetes.
(b) For use in injecting intramuscular or subcutaneous medications prescribed by a practitioner for the treatment of human beings.
(c) For use in an ambulance or by a fire-fighting agency for which a permit is held pursuant to NRS 450B.200 or 450B.210.
(d) For the injection of drugs in animals or poultry.
(e) For commercial or industrial use or use by jewelers or other merchants having need for those devices in the conduct of their business, or by hobbyists if the seller is satisfied that the device will be used for legitimate purposes.
(f) For use by funeral directors and embalmers, licensed medical technicians or technologists, or research laboratories.
Last modified: February 26, 2006