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. NC Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) Reporting Gabapentin Dispensations FAQ for Veterinarian Medicine Prescribers This Frequently Asked Questions document has been created to address the implementation of required Gabapentin reporting in the NC CSRS in the Session Law 2023-65 Part XI Section 11.1 G.S. 90-113.73(b) 1. While gabapentin remains a non-controlled substance, Session Law 2023-65 Part XI Section 11.1 G.S. 90-113.73(b) adds it to the medications recorded in NC CSRS because it may cause a level of sedation in patients that puts them at increased risk of overdose when taken with opioids. The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has dispensers, the law goes into effect a year later March 1, 2025. 2. Is Gabapentin a controlled substance in North Carolina? • No, Gabapentin is not a controlled substance in North Carolina. 3. Do Gabapentin dispensations have to be reported to the Controlled Substance Reporting System? , any new orders for Gabapentin issued by a practitioner WITHOUT a Utah. Controlled Substance license and a DEA registration will not be valid and MAY NOT be administered or dispensed. Prescription orders (including refills) issued for Gabapentin prior to May 1 , 2024, will not be. aected. It is not legal to distribute Gabapentin samples in Utah. Is gabapentin a controlled substance? Gabapentin isn’t classified as a controlled substance by the federal government. However, some states recognize it as a Schedule V controlled substance and regulate its use. 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. NC Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) Reporting Gabapentin Dispensations FAQ for Veterinarian Medicine Prescribers This Frequently Asked Questions document has been created to address the implementation of required Gabapentin reporting in the NC CSRS in the Session Law 2023-65 Part XI Section 11.1 G.S. 90-113.73(b) 1. Gabapentin is not a controlled substance on a federal level but is controlled in some states, which limits the number of prescription refills and how it is reported. Gabapentin can be dangerous when used in combination with other substances, particularly opioids. Gabapentin is not currently listed as a controlled substance under federal law. However, some states classify gabapentin as a Schedule V substance or a drug of concern and mandate reporting to PMP. Furthermore, other states are considering similar actions due to increasing evidence of associated risks. Statutory Changes: Updated on March 2025. S.L. 2023-65 amended G.S. 90-113.73(b) Adds Gabapentin to the list of substances to be reported into the CSRS, by dispensers, effective March 1, 2024; this law requires veterinarians to report prescriptions of Gabapentin effective March 1, 2025. FAQ’s for Dispensers- Effective March 1, 2024 Gabapentin is not currently listed as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.11 Several state boards of pharmacy, as outlined in Supplemental Table 2 and Figure 1, have independently reclassified gabapentin under state pharmacy rules as a Schedule V drug. Other states have required gabapentin use to be monitored For controlled substance licensure, the rule changes require a designated prescriber to have a controlled substance license for a health facility if substances are stored there without an on-site pharmacy or an automated device stocked by a pharmacy, provide an exception to licensure for an emergency kit that contains controlled substances dispensers, the law goes into effect a year later March 1, 2025. 2. Is Gabapentin a controlled substance in North Carolina? • No, Gabapentin is not a controlled substance in North Carolina. 3. Do Gabapentin dispensations have to be reported to the Controlled Substance Reporting System? North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law the Opioid and Substance Use Action Plan, which will require veterinarians to report gabapentin use, although the medication is not a scheduled drug. The law goes into effect for pharmacies on March 1, 2024, and for veterinarians on March 1, 2025. 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 to the backbone of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Gabapentin is a crystalline substance and freely soluble in water, alkaline and acidic In seven states, gabapentin is classified as a schedule V controlled substance (including AL, KY, MI, ND, TN, VA, and WV). 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). For Veterinarian dispensers, the law goes into effect a year later March 1, 2025. 2. Is Gabapentin a controlled substance in North Carolina? • No, Gabapentin is not a controlled substance in North Carolina. 3. Why is Gabapentin included in the NC CSRS if it isn’t a controlled substance? Examples are cough suppressants such as Robitussin, Lomotil, Gabapentin, Motofen, Parepectolin, Lyrica. Controlled Substance Charges and Penalties. Georgia drug laws are structured to address various types of charges related to controlled substances and illegal drugs. At the national level, gabapentin is not classified as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This means it is not subject to the stringent regulations that apply to opioids or benzodiazepines, which are categorized based on their potential for abuse, medical use, and safety.
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