The Utah Controlled Substance Database Program was legislatively created and put into effect on July 1, 1995. The CSD collects data on the dispensing of Schedule II-V drugs from all retail, institutional, and outpatient hospital pharmacies, and in-state/out-of-state mail order pharmacies. The data is disseminated to authorized individuals and Schedules of controlled substances -- Schedules I through V -- Findings 25 required -- Specific substances included in schedules. 26 (1) There are established five schedules of controlled substances known as Schedules I, 27 II, III, IV, and V which consist of substances listed in this section. *HB0260* The following costs would impact the Division: 1) one time cost of approximately $75 to print and distribute this rule, and 2) an estimate of one hour a month at $40 per hour for the Controlled Substance Database Administrator or designee to track the noncontrolled substance Gabapentin within the Controlled Substance Database and to enter the House Floor Audio, Day 18 (2/2/2024) [HB260 Controlled Substances Amendments, Dailey-Provost] Senate Floor Audio, Day 29 (2/13/2024) [HB260 Controlled Substances Amendments, Vickers] State Utah Controlled Substances Act 58-37-1 Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Utah Controlled Substances Act." Enacted by Chapter 145, 1971 General Session 58-37-2 Definitions. (1) As used in this chapter: (a) "Administer" means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, This bill adds gabapentin to the list of controlled substances (CS) as a Schedule V drug. Each pharmacy that dispenses gabapentin will need to ensure that they also have an active Utah Dispensing Controlled Substance License in connection to the Utah pharmacy license. Gabapentin is frequently combined with other substances for the purpose of potentiating the effects of the drugs or achieving a “high.” Studies have identified various substances that are commonly abused in combination with gabapentin, including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and other CNS depressants 13,14,15. Authorized practitioners MUST hold a Utah Controlled Substance License and a DEA registration to prescribe, administer, or dispense a controlled substance in the State of Utah. 1 -(Aminomethyl)-cyclohexane acetic acid (Gabapentin) is still a non-controlled substance. It is not "Scheduled" Federally or in State Statute, it is still a legend drug regulated by the FDA by general Rx order. At this time there is no change or new regulation with prescribing gabapentin. gabapentin in Utah, as well as concerns about scheduling gabapentin as a controlled substance in Utah. National trends and data are noted above, and suggest a potential for abuse of gabapentin. The Controlled Substances Database is a helpful tool to better understand actual use patterns in Utah. Schedules of controlled substances -- Schedules I through V -- Findings required -- Specific substances included in schedules. (1)There are established five schedules of controlled substances known as Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V which consist of substances listed in this section. 01 iutahov wwwhealthutahovi 4 Third party notified when controlled substance is dispensed [Utah Code 58-37f-301(5)] A patient with a controlled substance prescription may designate a third party who will be notified by Gabapentin is not a narcotic or federally controlled substance, but it is a Schedule V drug in certain states, including Utah. Learn why gabapentin is controlled, how it can be abused, and what to tell your doctor before taking it. This bill adds gabapentin to the list of controlled substances. makes technical and conforming changes. Utah State Laws. Utah Controlled Substances Act58-37-2 Definitions.(1) As used in this chapter:(a) "Administer" means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means to the body of a patient or research subject by:(i) a practitioner or, in the practitioner's presence, by the 1 Controlled Substances Modifications 2025 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Jen Plumb 2 3 LONG TITLE 4 General Description: 5 This bill addresses gabapentin. 6 Highlighted Provisions: 7 This bill: 8 with respect to gabapentin, exempts veterinarians from the provisions of the Veterinary 9 Practice Act. 10 Money Appropriated in this There are mixed observations about actual abuse of gabapentin in Utah, as well as concerns about scheduling gabapentin as a controlled substance in Utah. National trends and data are noted above, and suggest a potential for abuse of gabapentin. The Controlled Substances Database is a helpful tool to better understand actual use patterns in Utah. State of Utah Laws and Rules relating to the prescribing of Controlled Substances. schedule gabapentin in the Utah Controlled Substances Act; more specifically, listing gabapentin in Schedule V. Criteria for considering a recommendation to schedule includes, but is not limited to: Gabapentin isn’t a controlled substance according to the federal government. But several states have passed their own laws classifying gabapentin a schedule V (schedule 5) controlled substance. Combining gabapentin and opioids can be extremely dangerous.
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