NRS 616C.115: Prescription of generic drugs required; exceptions. [Effective July 1, 2027.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 616C.118 and 616C.119, a physician or advanced practice registered nurse shall prescribe for an injured employee a generic drug in lieu of a drug with a brand name if the generic drug is biologically equivalent and has the same active ingredient or ingredients of the same strength, quantity and form of dosage as the drug with a brand name.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 616C.118 and 616C.119, a physician or advanced practice registered nurse is not required to comply with the provisions of subsection 1 if:

(a) The physician or advanced practice registered nurse determines that the generic drug would not be beneficial to the health of the injured employee; or

(b) The generic drug is higher in cost than the drug with a brand name.