Discover the current status of gabapentin scheduling as a controlled substance across the US and the PDMP requirements for each state. Valuable insights for healthcare providers. In 2017 and 2018, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia passed laws classifying gabapentin as a Schedule V drug due to abuse potential, risk of overdose, and death. 24–28 In contrast, between 2016 and 2018, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Virginia, and Wyoming required gabapentin to be included in Gabapentin is chemically known as -[1-(aminomethyl) 2 cyclohexaneacetic acid]. Gabapentin closely resembles pregabalin, a schedule V drug under the Controlled Substances Act in its chemical structure and pharmacological activity. The chemical structure of gabapentin is derived from the addition of a lipophilic cyclohexyl group Gabapentin, a medication commonly prescribed for nerve pain, is not currently classified as a controlled substance in Massachusetts. However, due to concerns about its potential for abuse, gabapentin is monitored by the state. Gabapentin has been designated as an additional drug for the purposes of reporting to the PMP. MassPAT. E-Prescribing. The use of e-prescribing can reduce the risk of lost, stolen or forged prescriptions. An enrollment and security process must be completed to be an e-prescriber of controlled substances. Twelve states have not classified gabapentin as a controlled substance, but require gabapentin dispensing must be reported to their PMP (including CT, DC, IN, KS, MA, MN, NE, NJ, OH, OR, UT, and WY). Pharmacies are required to submit data to the PMP for all dispensations of Schedule II-V medications and Gabapentin, a Schedule VI medication designated by the Commissioner as a drug of concern. Please note, the Veterans Administration (VA) is limited by statute to report only dispensations of federally controlled substances in Schedules II-V. While gabapentin is not considered a controlled substance in these states, putting the drug through PDMPs is a step towards minimizing the risks of abusing the medication. Dangers of Gabapentin Abuse Gabapentin has long been considered to have a low potential for abuse, however, recent studies and reports have shown that abuse of the drug is MA Vol. 2, No. 3 Page 1 Identification Requirements for CS . Prescriptions. A pharmacy that dispenses federally designated con-trolled substances (CS) and Schedule VI prescription monitoring program (PMP) drugs (eg, gabapentin) is re-quired to check that the photo identification (ID) matches the customer taking possession of the prescription Gabapentin isn’t considered a controlled substance by the federal government. But several states have passed their own laws limiting the prescribing and sale of it. Eight states have made gabapentin a schedule V controlled substance. MGL c. 17, § 13 Drug Formulary Commission. MGL c. 94C Controlled Substances Act. MGL c. 94C, § 18 Issuance of prescription by practitioner or physician See also: Out-of-state schedule II prescriptions and supervised prescribing; MGL c. 94C, § 34 Unlawful possession of particular controlled substances We register those who manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, prescribe, or administer controlled substances. In Massachusetts, "controlled substances" includes all prescription drug products. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is not a narcotic or federally controlled substance by the DEA as of November 2022, but it is classified as a Schedule V controlled substance in certain states. Section 31. For the purposes of establishing criminal penalties for violation of a provision of this chapter, there are established the following five classes of controlled substances: CLASS A. To provide accountability for controlled substances, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 94C, section 7 and regulations of the Department of Public Health at 105 CMR 700.004 require every person who manufacturers, distributes, prescribes, administers, dispenses or possesses controlled substances to be registered with both the Department of Public Health and DEA if they utilize controlled Gabapentin isn’t a narcotic or federally controlled substance, but it is regulated and recognized as a controlled substance in certain states. Gabapentin is approved by the Food and Additional Drug means a controlled substance in schedule VI determined by the Department to carry a bona fide potential for abuse. 105 CMR 700.001: Implementation of M.G.L. c. 94C. Currently, gabapentin is the only medication on this list. The MA PMP reporting requirements apply to all pharmacies registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and to all pharmacies in health facilities registered with the MA DPH that dispense federally controlled substances in Schedules II–V and gabapentin. In addition, the MA PMP reporting requirements apply to any pharmacy located in ÐÏ à¡± á> þÿ \ ^ þÿÿÿ Bulk Drug Substances Used in Compounding. In January 2017, FDA issued revised versions of two final guidance documents regarding the use of bulk drug substances in compounding. ♦ Interim Policy on Compounding Using Bulk Drug Sub-stances Under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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