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While it is not classified federally as a controlled substance under the CSA, many states have taken it upon themselves to regulate its use more strictly. State-by-State Analysis. The legal status of gabapentin varies significantly across different states. Some have classified it as a controlled substance while others have not. single substance pharmaceutical exposures (i.e., the number of human exposure cases that identified only one substance), gabapentin was identified as a single substance in 6,955 cases in 2022. With respect to medical outcomes associated with gabapentin calls to poison control centers in 2022, gabapentin was associated with 6 deaths, 164 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. In general, medications classified as Schedule V (Schedule 5) controlled substances are considered to have the lowest potential for abuse compared to other Presently, seven states have classified gabapentin as a Schedule V controlled substance, and 12 others, New Jersey included, require that gabapentin prescriptions be reported in the PDMP system. Every time a prescription for gabapentin is filled out, it will automatically be added to the database. Gabapentin isn’t considered a controlled substance by the federal government as of July 2022. But several states consider gabapentin a schedule V (schedule 5) controlled substance. In states where gabapentin is a controlled substance, there’s stricter laws regarding prescribing and dispensing it from pharmacies. Controlled substances are regulated more stringently and monitored using states specific monitoring databases called ‘prescription drug monitoring programs’, or PMPs. In seven states, gabapentin is classified as a schedule V controlled substance (including AL, KY, MI, ND, TN, VA, and WV). Possession of Controlled Substance (PCS) In Georgia, the possession of a controlled substance can bring misdemeanor or felony charges depending on what type of substance was discovered by the police. Possession of a substance on the Drug Schedule is a felony crime with penalties including fines and up to 10 years in prison. 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? • Yes, beginning March 1, 2024, Gabapentin dispensations are required to be reported by dispensers. 4. 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 FAQ’S Veterinary State License Failover for Gabapentin Reporting- Effective January 8, 2025; FAQ’s Gabapentin Reporting for Animal Shelters and Rescues ; S.L. 2023-65 amends GS 90-106 . Requires a practitioner to electronically prescribe all controlled substances in GS 90-93(a)(1)a (not more than 200 milligrams of codeine or any of its One particular amendment of note is the descheduling of Gabapentin, meaning it is no longer classified as a controlled substance in the state of Michigan. A prescriber without a controlled substance license can now prescribe Gabapentin, and Gabapentin no longer needs to be included in reporting to the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS). Gabapentin’s regulatory status varies by state. Some states classify it as a Schedule V controlled substance due to concerns about misuse and its involvement in the opioid crisis. Others do not schedule it but require mandatory reporting to state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to track prescribing and dispensing. 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 Gabapentin isn't a narcotic, but it is a controlled substance in some states. Here's what you should know before using it. , 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. 2. When will the veterinary state license failover for Gabapentin reporting in North Carolina be available? • The veterinary state license failover for Gabapentin dispensation reporting to the NC CSRS will launch on January 8th, 2025. 3. Do I have to report direct administrations of Gabapentin? 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. 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? Gabapentin is not a controlled substance at a federal level. Structurally similar to pregabalin, which is a Schedule V controlled substance, gabapentin is not as potent and has historically been considered to have less potential for abuse and dependence. However, some states have now classified gabapentin as a controlled substance. At the federal level, gabapentin is not a controlled substance. However, some states have implemented their laws to reclassify gabapentin as a Schedule V controlled substance. In states that label gabapentin as a controlled substance, there may be regulations mandating specific requirements for prescriptions, as well as limits on the quantity
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