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Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS)
Enrollment and Utilization of the CSRS
Statute § 90-113.74A of the North Carolina Controlled Substance Reporting System Act stipulates that within 30 days after obtaining an initial or renewal license (which is interpreted as a valid DEA registration ) that confers the authority to prescribe a controlled substance for the purpose of providing medical care for a patient, the licensee shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the licensing board that he or she is registered for access to the controlled substances reporting system. A violation of this section may constitute cause for the licensing board having jurisdiction over the licensee to suspend or revoke the license. (2016-94, s. 12F.7(c).
The North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) is providing a streamlined registration process to the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) through collaboration with NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) requested the North Carolina Board of Nursing to share information related to changes in Gabapentin reporting. This correspondence is being shared with you to provide you with the final version of the North Carolina Controlled Substance Reporting System (NC CSRS) Gabapentin Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document developed by NC DHHS. Per legislative Session 2023-2024, North Carolina GS 90-113.70 requires the dispensers of controlled substances to report these dispensations to the North Carolina Controlled Substances Reporting System. HB 190 Section 11.2 G.S. 90-113.73(c) included the required reporting of Gabapentin as a substance of interest for practitioners and dispensers effective March 1, 2024, and effective for veterinarians March 1, 2025.
The Gabapentin FAQ document has been designed by NC DHHS to provide clear answers to common questions arising from this change. This document and other information can be located on the NC DHHS website
NC DHHS CSRS Gabapentin FAQLast Changed 15-Feb-2024