Important  to  Know

RENEWAL for DVMs, RVTs and Corporations opens November 1st

DHHS REQUIRED REPORTING OF CONTROLLED DRUGS
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1. Veterinarian Dispenser Guide
2. Quick Reference Guide
3. MODULE-1: Registration Login & Add New Users
4. MODULE-2: Data Submission

DHHS E-mail: NCCSRS@dhhs.nc.gov
DHHS Phone: 855.962.4767

Create Reporting Account
(Additional users may be added to the account to share in the reporting responsibility.) Once registered, please upload data electronically. Many utilize the online 'UCF Submission' tab in PMP Clearinghouse to enter dispensations or, if they can create files in the ASAP format, your software vendor can walk you through utilizing other upload methods like 'Secure FTP'.

CE ON THE ABUSE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Effective: 2020 Renewals ---
Two (2) hours of Continuing Education on the 'abuse of controlled substances' will be required per renewal cycle; these 2 hours are included in the total number of CE hours. This requirement includes both veterinarians and technicians.

For veterinarians, CE needs to be obtained in 2019 for the 2020 renewal. For technicians, CE needs to be obtained in 2018 or 2019 for the 2020/2021 renewal.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The Opioid Epidemic: What Veterinarians Need to Know
(US Food & Drug Administration)

STOP Act
G. S. 90-106. Prescriptions and Labling
Prescription Limitations on Pain: Acute | Post-Op | Chronic

Regulators Notify Industry re: CBD Products in the Marketplace

Veterinary License

• Expires annually
• RENEWAL STATUS:
  1. ACTIVE until December 31st
  2. ACTIVE/IMPENDING from January 1st - January 31st
  3. ACTIVE/LATE from February 1st - February 29th
  4. REVOKED on March 1st
• CONTINUING EDUCATION: Proof of twenty (20) hours required each year - Ten (10) on-line hours of training will be accepted during each renewal, however, five (5) of those hours will need to be 'interactive'. Minumum CE Standards .0206
  
  
  
  

Veterinary Technician Registration

• Expires biennially (every 2 years) at the end of the year; renewal time is dependent upon the initial year of registration
• RENEWAL STATUS:
  1. ACTIVE until December 31st
  2. ACTIVE/IMPENDING from January 1st - January 31st
  3. ACTIVE/LATE from February 1st - February 29th
  4. REVOKED on March 1st
• CONTINUING EDUCATION: Proof of twelve (12) hours required every two (2) years - Six (6) on-line hours of training will be accepted during each renewal, however, three (3) of those hours will need to be 'interactive'.
  Minumum CE Standards .0206

EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2018
§ 90-106. Prescriptions and labeling.
(a3) Limitation on Prescriptions Upon Initial Consultation for Acute Pain.
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