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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. 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 registration to prescribe, administer, or dispense a controlled substance in the Sta te of Utah. Only practitioners with a Utah Con trolled Substance license and a DEA registration may issue prescriptions for Gabapentin or order the direct administration or dispensing of Gabapen tin The following bills from Utah’s 2024 legislative session will have an impact on the Utah Pharmacy Practice Act, the Utah Controlled Substances Act, or the Utah Controlled Substance Database Act. Controlled Substances Amendments House Bill (HB) 260 This bill adds gabapentin to the list of controlled substances (CS) as a Schedule V drug. 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 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. 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, 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 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). State of Utah Laws and Rules relating to the prescribing of Controlled Substances. HOME. LICENSING. Utah Controlled Substance Act Rule, R156-37 (12/11/2017) 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. In accordance with H.B. 449 (2019), as recommended by the Controlled Substance Advisory Committee, this filing amends Rule R156-37f to have the Controlled Substance Database track the prescription non-controlled substance Gabapentin. 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. 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. 1 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AMENDMENTS 2 2024 GENERAL SESSION 3 STATE OF UTAH 4 Chief Sponsor: Jennifer Dailey-Provost 5 Senate Sponsor: Evan J. Vickers 6 7 LONG TITLE 8 General Description: 9 This bill adds gabapentin to the list of controlled substances. 10 Highlighted Provisions: 11 This bill: 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 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. This bill adds gabapentin to the list of controlled substances. makes technical and conforming changes.
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