The Controlled Substance Reporting Act requires that gabapentin dispensing be reported by pharmacies. Gabapentin is not a controlled substance (under federal or North Carolina law), but its dispensing must nonetheless be reported to the Controlled Substances
Reporting System (CSRS). The Drug Control Unit of the Department of Health and Human Services administers the CSRS and has provided questions and answers concerning gabapentin reporting. That guidance is found in the “What information must be reported to the CSRS?” frequently asked questions.
Also in North Carolina, the next Board of Pharmacy election is scheduled to begin November 1, 2024. Two positions on the Board will be filled, the Northeastern District seat presently held by Wallace Nelson and the Central District seat presently held by Ashley Duggins. Board staff will hold Q & A sessions for anyone considering running for one of these positions or for anyone wanting more information about Board service. The first session will be on July 31, 2024, at 7:00 pm, Hampton Inn in Rocky Mount. The second info session will be on August 28, 2024, at 7:00 pm, Hampton Inn in Concord. Complete details will be posted and sent out by the Board next week.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.