NAC 441A.352
Registered pharmacist and intern pharmacist to report suspected cases.
Cite as Nev. Admin. Code Sec. 441A.352
1. A registered pharmacist or intern pharmacist shall submit a report to the health authority identifying a person as a suspected case considered to have tuberculosis if the registered pharmacist or intern pharmacist: (a) Dispenses two or more of the following prescription drugs to the person: (1) Ethambutol; (2) Isoniazid; (3) Pyrazinamide; (4) Streptomycin; or (5) Any member of the rifamycin group of drugs, including, but not limited to, rifabutin, rifampin and rifapentine; and (b) Has not previously submitted a report concerning the person to the health authority. 2. The report must: (a) Be submitted to the health authority having jurisdiction where the prescription drugs were dispensed; (b) Be made in the manner provided in NAC 441A.225 ; and (c) Include, without limitation: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the person to whom the prescription drug was dispensed; (2) The date of birth of the person to whom the prescription drug was dispensed; (3) The name, address and telephone number of the registered pharmacist or intern pharmacist making the report; (4) The name and telephone number of the health care provider who wrote the prescription; (5) The date on which the prescription was written; and (6) Any other information requested by the health authority, if available. 3. As used in this section: (a) “Dispense” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.0065 . (b) “Intern pharmacist” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.0086 . (c) “Registered pharmacist” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.015 .