Section 616C.115 - Prescription of generic drugs required; exceptions1. 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.Added to NRS by 1993, 669; A 2013, 2092Amended by 2013, Ch. 383,§38, eff. 7/1/2013.(Added to NRS by 1993, 669)-(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.5023 )