NRS 639.2395: Early refills for topical ophthalmic products authorized under certain circumstances.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a pharmacist, upon the request of a patient having difficulty with inadvertent wastage of a topical ophthalmic product, and pursuant to a valid prescription which bears specific authorization to refill, shall dispense a refill of the product:

(a) After 21 days or more but before 30 days after the patient has received any 30-day supply of the product;

(b) After 42 days or more but before 60 days after the patient has received any 60-day supply of the product; or

(c) After 63 days or more but before 90 days after the patient has received any 90-day supply of the product.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not:

(a) Apply to any controlled substance; or

(b) Authorize any refills in excess of the number of refills indicated on the prescription by the prescribing practitioner.

3. As used in this section:

(a) “Inadvertent wastage” means loss of a topical ophthalmic product due to difficulty applying the product to the eye as directed.

(b) “Topical ophthalmic product” means a liquid prescription drug which is applied directly to the eye from a bottle or by means of a dropper.