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How do I request permission to operate a mobile pharmacy?
A licensed pharmacy must log in to the pharmacy’s eLicense account and complete and application under “License Maintenance”.
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If we are doing an off-site vaccination clinic, do we now need to get approval from the Department prior to operating a mobile pharmacy?
Mobile pharmacies can submit the current application and select as many locations and dates for known off-site vaccination events. No specific approval is required if the pharmacy is not storing the medication within a vehicle besides when traveling to and from the event.
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What other types of scenarios do you foresee that a pharmacy would want to apply for a Mobile Pharmacy permit?
The statute contemplates four types of events: 1) A temporary pharmacy operation (i.e. responding to an emergency, special event, etc.); 2) Vaccination event; 3) Opioid antagonist training and prescribing event; or, 4) Serving a community that may not have adequate access to pharmacy services.
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My company has changed name, address, state, owner, etc. Is there a fee to make that change?
No.
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I am a virtual manufacturer. Do I need to register as an Out of State Manufacturer?
Yes. You need to register as an Out of State Manufacturer as would the company that is manufacturing the product for you (if they have not done so already).
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Do I have to complete a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices, or Cosmetic registration?
Maybe. If your company distributes products that are exclusively manufactured or repackaged by you or made for you by a contract manufacturer (sent out with your company name on the label) then you would be considered a manufacturer, and a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices or Cosmetics would not be required.
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Who should I contact if I have any questions about the Out of State Manufacturer information?
You can email questions to DCP.DrugManufacturers@ct.gov or you can call (860) 713-6065 with any questions that you may have.
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What information do I need to provide to the State of Connecticut?
You need to provide the State of Connecticut with a copy of your Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registration and a copy of the registration that you have in the state or country in which you reside. Confirmation of your business registration with the Connecticut Secretary of State is also required.
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Is there a fee for registration for an Out of State Manufacturer?
No. There are no fees associated with registering as an Out of State Manufacturer at this time.
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I manufacture drugs, medical devices and/or cosmetics. What do I need to do to comply with the State of Connecticut?
You must complete our online application.
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How do I obtain a Non-Resident Pharmacy License
To obtain a Non-Resident Pharmacy License you must complete the application found on our website and submit a copy of your most recent state inspection or your current home state license.
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Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS)
Public Act 17-131, Section 3, requires Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) starting on January 1, 2018 for all controlled substances.
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What is a pharmacy that receives an EPCS that is going to be transferred to another pharmacy required to do?
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What should a pharmacist do with an out-of-state controlled substance prescription that does not meet the Connecticut requirements?
Pharmacists may dispense a controlled substance medication pursuant to an out-of-state written or electronic prescription provided they meet all of the requirements, state and federal, for issuing a prescription. It is the pharmacist's responsibility to determine the validity of a prescription prior to dispensing it using their professional judgment.
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As a pharmacist, how do I know if a prescriber has applied for the exemption from the EPCS requirement?
All exemption information will be available on our website at www.elicense.ct.gov by prescriber.
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What should a Connecticut pharmacist do if they receive a written prescription for a patient that was originally intended to be filled outside of Connecticut?
If the pharmacist, in their professional judgment believes that the prescription is appropriate they should fill the prescription.
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