Drug Control Division

The Drug Control Division works to protect the health and safety of Connecticut residents by regulating all persons and firms involved in the distribution of all legal drugs, medical devices and cosmetics in Connecticut. The Division oversees Connecticut licensing for pharmacies, pharmacists, controlled substance providers and laboratories, pharmacy technicians, manufacturers and wholesalers of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices and medical marijuana. The Drug Control Division is also responsible for the Prescription Monitoring Program.

NEW: Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Naloxone Prescribing by Pharmacists

The Drug Control Division consists of four major areas:

1. Compliance and Enforcement - Obtain a copy of laws and regulations including drug charges and schedules.

Licenses and Registration for:
- Practitioner Controlled Substance
- Wholesalers of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics
  - Within the state of Connecticut
  - Outside the state of Connecticut
- Manufacturers of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics
  - Within the state of Connecticut
  - Outside the state of Connecticut
- Laboratories with Controlled Substances (within the state of Connecticut only)
- Prescription Drug Drop Boxes
- Certificate of Free Sale
- Electronic Nicotine Delivery System - Dealer Registration
- Electronic Nicotine Delivery System - Manufacturer Registration

Prescription and Pharmacy Complaints
Preventing Prescription/Medication Errors
Drug Control Division Inspections
- Pharmacies/Hospitals -
  - NEW: For questions and reporting compounding related issues please email DCP.DrugUSPcompounding@ct.gov
- Laboratories
- Wholesalers

2. Commission of Pharmacy - Commission Meetings, Meeting Minutes, Commissioners, etc.

Licenses and Registrations for:

3. Prescription Monitoring Program

4. Medical Marijuana Program

Resources:

NEW: Public Act No. 16-43 An Act Concerning Opioids and Access to Overdose Reversal Drugs.
- Section 1: Naloxone prescribing, dispensing and administration update
- Section 7: Prescribing of Opioids (7 day limit)
- Section 8: Agent of the prescriber (Prescription Monitoring Program)
- Section 9: Prescription Monitoring Program (daily reporting, veterinary uploads, agent of the prescriber)
Manufacturer APRN Expenditure Reporting
Medical Marijuana FAQs
Ban on the Sale of Synthetic Drug Products
Retailer Advisory on the Sale of Imported Food and Drug Products
Brochure: K2 or Spice: The Dangers of Using Synthetic Cannabinoids
Brochure: Medication Drop-Box Program
Towns with Prescription Drop Boxes
Proper Disposal of Prescription Medication
Guidance letter for the Act Concerning the Storage and Administration of Epinephrine at Public Schools

HYDROCODONE MOVES TO SCHEDULE II
- Prescriptions issued before October 6, 2014: October 6, 2014/April 8, 2015 : Any prescriptions for HCPs that are issued before October 6, 2014, and authorized for refilling, may be dispensed in accordance with 21 CFR 1306.22-1306.23, 1306.25, and 1306.27, if such dispensing occurs before April 8, 2015.
- Prescriptions issued on or after October 6, 2014 : October 6: 2014 : No prescription for HCPs issued on or after October 6, 2014 shall authorize any refills.

Source: Federal Register

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 829(a); 21 CFR part 1306 and subpart C of 21 CFR part 1311.

Educational Resources for Law Enforcement, First Responders and Healthcare Personnel:

Prescription Drug: Misuse and Abuse

Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection

Drug Control Division