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What is an “electronic nicotine delivery system?”
An electronic nicotine delivery system is an electronic device that may be used to simulate smoking for the delivery of nicotine or other substances to a person inhaling from the device.
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Drug Control Notices
Notices from the Drug Control Division
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Protect Yourself from Medication Errors
Mistakes can happen, but there are things you can do to protect yourself. Here are ways you can help protect yourself from medication errors.
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Connecticut Laws Impacting Prescribing and Practice
Connecticut laws have been updated in recent years to reflect changes in prescribing practices for controlled substances and opioid medications.
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Filing a Complaint
The Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division investigates complaints of when a pharmacist or pharmacy does not follow the laws and regulations for pharmacy for the Commission of Pharmacy to review.
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Prescription Error Complaint
To submit a complaint about a prescription error please send an email to DCP.RxError@ct.gov.
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What to Do in an Emergency or Natural Disaster
Whether it’s a hurricane, snowstorm, flood or power outage, it’s important to be ready for an emergency or natural disaster.
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Buying Medicine Safely from an Online Pharmacy
While buying medication from an online pharmacy has advantages, it’s important that you make your purchases from a licensed pharmacy and not a fake online “storefront”.
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How to Transfer a Prescription
Here are steps you can take to transfer a prescription from one pharmacy to another.
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Prescription Drugs Misuse and Abuse
According to several national surveys, prescription medications such as those used to treat pain, attention deficit disorders and anxiety are being abused at a rate second only to marijuana among illicit drug users.
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Retailer Advisory on the Sale of Imported Food and Drug Products
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