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. The Drug Control Division is also responsible for the Prescription Monitoring Program.

 

Guidance Documents/Resources
Live Chat is now available for the Drug Control Division during normal business hours.  Please be aware that the individual you are speaking with may direct you to different parts of the Drug Control Division to assist you with your question.  In certain instances, you may be asked to provide a phone number or email address so that the appropriate individual can review your question and respond accordingly.

Licenses, Registrations, Permits, etc. - Find all of the types of Licenses, Registration, Permits that are a part of the Drug Control Division and more.

Commission of Pharmacy - Find meeting minutes, members and other pharmacy related information and more.

Pharmacy Complaints - Learn how to file a complaint about a pharmacy.

Preventing Prescription/Medication Errors - Find tips for protecting yourself against prescription/medication errors.

Prescription Monitoring Program - Find information about the Connecticut Prescription Monitoring and Reporting System and more.

Medical Marijuana Program - Registration, practitioners information, qualifying conditions, frequently asked questions and more.

Registrant Resources and Guidance Documents - Find documents that may be help for different disciplines regulated by the Drug Control Division.

Law Enforcement Resources - Find general information about medication, charges and more.

Statutes and Regulations - Find law information regarding the laws that pertain to the Drug Control Division.

Certificate of Free Sale - Click here for the certificate of free sale documents required by the Drug Control Division.

Latest News/Quick Resource

Gabapentin and Naloxone in the CPMRS

Controlled Substance Prescribing Guidance

Return of Prescription Drugs to Pharmacies

Epinephrine in Authorized Entities

Suspicious Order Monitoring

Naloxone at Higher Education

Designated Pharmacist Requirements for Sterile Pharmaceutical Preparation

Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Naloxone Prescribing by Pharmacists

Prescription Drug Drop Box Map

K2 and Spice: The Danger of Synthetic Cannabinoids

Resources

  • 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: