Prescription defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.022
in effectPrescription means:
1. An order given individually for the person for whom prescribed, directly from a licensed optometrist who is certified to prescribe and administer pharmaceutical agents pursuant to NRS 636.288 , or his or her agent, to a pharmacist or indirectly by means of an order signed by the licensed optometrist or an electronic transmission from the licensed optometrist to a pharmacist; or
2. A written direction from a licensed optometrist to:
(a) Prepare an ophthalmic lens for a patient; or
(b) Dispense a prepackaged contact lens that does not require any adjustment, modification or fitting.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-636.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026