NC Controlled Substances Reporting System Program Updates
Licensed Delegate Expansion and Unlicensed Delegate Sunsetting: October 2025
This initiative expands and defines the licensed delegate role within the North Carolina Controlled Substance Reporting System, while providing a structured transition and sunsetting period for the unlicensed delegate role.
Licensed Delegates will include (RN) Registered Nurse, (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse, (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, (CPHT) Certified Pharmacy Health Technician, (RVT) Registered Veterinary Technician, (RDH) Registered Dental Hygienist, (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, (LCP) Licensed Clinical Psychologist, (LCAS) Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCMHC) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and (LCMHCS) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor.
Unlicensed delegates will have 12 months (Nov. 10, 2025, through Nov. 10, 2026) to request a transition to a licensed delegate account if they qualify as a licensed delegate and should contact nccsrs@dhhs.nc.gov with their account email, license type and license number.
- Licensed Delegate Expansion and Unlicensed Delegate Sunsetting Timeline
- Licensed Delegate Expansion Guide
- Unlicensed Delegate Sunsetting FAQ’s
If you have questions regarding program updates about the North Carolina Controlled Substance Reporting System, please contact nccsrs@dhhs.nc.gov.