What information must be reported under the controlled substance reporting act?
A. The requirements of the act are at NCGS 90-113.70 [http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ByArticle/Chapter_90/Article_5E.pdf]. Questions about the act should be directed to Johnny Womble of the Department of Health and Human Services, johnny.womble@ncmail.net. The act requires dispensers to report: (1) The dispenser’s DEA number. (2) The name of the patient for whom the controlled substance is being dispensed, and the patient’s: a. Full address, including city, state, and zip code, b. Telephone number, and c. Date of birth. (3) The date the prescription was written. (4) The date the prescription was filled. (5) The prescription number. (6) Whether the prescription is new or a refill. (7) Metric quantity of the dispensed drug. (8) Estimated days of supply of dispensed drug, if provided to the dispenser. (9) National Drug Code of dispensed drug. (10) Prescriber’s DEA number.