Prescription of generic drugs required; exceptions. [Effective through June 30, 2027.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 616C.115
in effect1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, 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. 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.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-616C.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026