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Nevada Attorney General Opinion No. 2025-01 interprets controlled-substance authority under NRS 453 for homeopathic physicians
Nevada Uniform Controlled Substances Act (NRS 453)Nevada Office of the Attorney GeneralUS, Nevada
Announced
Mar 26, 2025
Description
Nevada Attorney General Opinion No. 2025-01 provides an official legal interpretation concerning the application of NRS 453 (Nevada Uniform Controlled Substances Act) to homeopathic physicians. The opinion discusses whether, and under what limitations, singly licensed homeopathic physicians may possess/administer/prescribe/dispense controlled substances, and emphasizes requirements tied to Board of Pharmacy controlled substances registration and DEA registration. Compliance impact: healthcare providers and compliance teams should review the opinion when evaluating practitioner authority and registration obligations under NRS 453 for controlled substances activities.