Drug Control Laws and Regulations
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Controlled Substance Sticker
On and after January 1, 2024, each pharmacy shall affix a fluorescent orange sticker or label to each container or packaging in which a controlled substance is sold or dispensed.
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Information for Pharmacies
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Signage Requirements
Signage required for posting at all licensed pharmacies.
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Drug Control Laws and Regulations
Pertinent state statutes and regulations related to drugs and pharmaceuticals.
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New Laws
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Vaccinations by Pharmacists
Pharmacists who hold a valid pharmacist license in Connecticut and have successfully completed an immunization training program for pharmacists may administer vaccinations.
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Reporting Closures
Pharmacies must submit an unscheduled/temporary/ holiday closure notification using the License Maintenance module in the eLicense system. You must use the eLicense login information associated with the Pharmacy (PCY) license to report the closure.
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First-Time Manager Pharmacy Manager
Pharmacists who have never served as a pharmacy manager must first appear before the Commission of Pharmacy.
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Unscheduled Pharmacy Closing
A pharmacy may close the prescription department during its posted hours of operation only if the pharmacist who was scheduled to work cannot do so and a replacement pharmacist cannot reasonably be scheduled to work.
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Temporary or Permanent Pharmacy Closing
Any and all pharmacies licensed in Connecticut with intent to close temporarily or permanently must provide the Commission of Pharmacy with notice of this intent thirty days prior to closing.
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What procedure must a prescriber follow when one’s ability to comply with the requirements set forth for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) exists in some, but not all, practice settings?
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What is the procedure for filing an Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) exemption with the Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division?
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Drug Control Notices
Notices from the Drug Control Division
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Information for Healthcare Facilities and Businesses
Information for healthcare facilities and businesses related to drug control.
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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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Prescribing for Pharmacists
Pharmacists may prescribe and administer certain medications and vaccinations in Connecticut.
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