NC Controlled Substances Reporting System Legal Updates

Statutory Changes: Updated 2/2024 

S.L. 2023-65 amended G.S. 90-113.73(b) 

• Adds Gabapentin to the list of substances to be reported into the CSRS, by dispensers, effective March 1, 2024; this law requires veterinarians to report prescriptions of Gabapentin effective March 1, 2025.
• FAQ’s for Dispensers- Effective 03/01/2024 
• FAQ’s for Practitioners- Effective 03/01/2024
• FAQ’s for Veterinarians- Effective 03/01/2025 
   

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 salts per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams) effective January 1, 2024.

If you have additional questions regarding legal updates concerning the North Carolina Controlled Substance Reporting System please contact: nccsrs@dhhs.nc.gov.