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Gabapentin isn't a narcotic, but it is a controlled substance in some states. Here's what you should know before using it. Schedule-V controlled substance and mandated reporting to PDMP. The State of Kentucky is, and to date, remains, the only state to have reclassified gabapentin as a Schedule-V controlled substance. 21 Effective July 1, 2017, the prescribing of gabapentin is limited to authorized practitioners, defined as practitioners registered with the US DEA. 21 Thus, mid-level practitioners, specifically compound, mixture, or preparation containing gabapentin as a drug of concern. K.A.R. 68-21-7 identifies the drugs of concern that are reported to, tracked by, and monitored through the Kansas Prescription Monitoring Program (K-TRACS) that are not controlled substances identified in Schedules II-IV of the Kansas Controlled Substances Act. The Kansas prescription drug monitoring program helps healthcare providers prioritize patient safety. Login to Account. Prescriber CE. Pharmacy CE. Reporting (d) A controlled substance shall not be distributed or dispensed except by a valid prescription order as defined in K.S.A. 65-1626, and amendments thereto. Electronic prescriptions shall be retained electronically for five years from the date of their creation or receipt. (a) “Controlled substance” means any drug, substance or immediate precursor included in any of the schedules designated in K.S.A. 65-4105, 65-4107, 65-4109, 65-4111 and 65-4113, and amendments thereto. (b) (1) “Controlled substance analog” means a substance that is intended for human consumption, and at least one of the following: 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. All controlled substance prescriptions in schedules II-IV plus five drugs of concern defined in K.A.R. 68-21-7 are required to be reported to K-TRACS. K.S.A. 65-1683 outlines the 16 data elements required to be reported for each prescription. Who is required to report to K-TRACS? 65-4107. Substances included in schedule II. (a) The controlled substances listed in this section are included in schedule II and the number set forth opposite each drug or substance is the DEA controlled substances code which has been assigned to it. 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. 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). (a) Each of the following shall be classified as a drug of concern: (5) any product, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains gabapentin. (b) Each request to have a drug added to the program for monitoring shall be submitted in writing to the board. This regulation shall take effect 90 days after publication in the Kansas register. In the state of Kentucky, prescribers without a DEA license are unable to prescribe gabapentin after it was classified as a Schedule V controlled substance. 38 This licensing requirement is part of the state’s Controlled Substances Act which had the greatest impact on mid-level practitioners who may not have a DEA license. Kentucky 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 Substances included in schedule V. (a) The controlled substances or drugs, by whatever official name, common or usual name, chemical name or brand name designated, listed in this section are included in schedule V. (1) Is legally authorized to prescribe controlled substances in Kansas or is authorized by the laws of another state; and. (2) is either registered or exempted from registration under K.S.A. 65-4116 or K.S.A. 65-4117 and amendments thereto. 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. To begin reporting to K-TRACS, dispensers must either create a PMP Clearinghouse account or add Kansas to their existing Clearinghouse account. Register for a Clearinghouse account; Login to existing Clearinghouse account; How to add Kansas to Clearinghouse account; For assistance, please contact K-TRACS at pmpadmin@ks.gov or 785-296-6547. 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
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