Nevada Code § 639.2801

Requirements for labeling containers for prescribed drugs
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Unless specified to the contrary in writing on
the prescription by the prescribing practitioner, all prescriptions filled by
any practitioner must be dispensed in a container to which is affixed a label
or other device which clearly shows:
1. The date.
2. The name, address and prescription
serial number of the practitioner who filled the prescription.
3. The names of the prescribing
practitioner and of the person for whom prescribed.
4. The number of dosage units.
5. The symptom or purpose for which the
drug is prescribed, if included by the practitioner pursuant to NRS 639.2352 .
6. Specific directions for use given by
the prescribing practitioner.
7. The expiration date of the
effectiveness of the drug or medicine dispensed, if that information is
included on the original label of the manufacturer of that drug or medicine. If
the expiration date specified by the manufacturer is not less than 1 year after
the date of dispensing, the practitioner may use a date that is 1 year after
the date of dispensing as the expiration date.
8. The proprietary or generic name of the
drug or medicine as written by the prescribing practitioner.
9. The strength of the drug or medicine.
The label
must contain the warning:
Caution: Do not use with
alcohol or nonprescribed drugs without consulting the prescribing practitioner.

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