Tag: Prescription drug monitoring program

In 2019, 65% of office-based physicians reported frequently using their state's prescription monitoring database before prescribing controlled substances [1.7.1]. So, is there a national database for prescriptions? The answer is complex, involving a network of state-run systems rather than one central repository.

While the federal government does not classify gabapentin as a controlled substance, several states have independently reclassified it as a Schedule V medication due to growing concerns over its misuse and abuse. This state-level approach means regulations for gabapentin can vary dramatically across the country, affecting prescribing practices and pharmacy dispensing rules.