633.521 - Prescribing or administering certain drugs or controlled substances or engaging in activity relating to medical use of marijuana not grounds for disciplinary action under certain circumstanc - Nevada Statutes

633.521  Prescribing or administering certain drugs or controlled substances or engaging in activity relating to medical use of marijuana not grounds for disciplinary action under certain circumstances.  An osteopathic physician is not subject to disciplinary action solely for:

      1.  Prescribing or administering to a patient under his or her care:

      (a) Amygdalin (laetrile), if the patient has consented to the use of the substance.

      (b) Procaine hydrochloride with preservatives and stabilizers (Gerovital H3).

      (c) A controlled substance which is listed in schedule II, III, IV or V by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to NRS 453.146, if the controlled substance is lawfully prescribed or administered for the treatment of intractable pain in accordance with accepted standards for the practice of osteopathic medicine.

      2.  Engaging in any activity in accordance with the provisions of chapter 453A of NRS.

      (Added to NRS by 1977, 1647; A 1983, 337; 1995, 1734; 2003, 1435)