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Drug Control Division Inspection Forms
This page contains inspection forms used by the Drug Control Division during inspections within Connecticut.
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Our veterinary facility dispenses animal prescriptions, but we do not dispense any controlled substances OR controlled substance prescriptions for more than a 48-hour supply. Do we need to report to the PMP Clearinghouse?
Yes. Even with no reportable dispensing occurring a ZERO REPORT status must be maintained in the dispensers PMP Clearinghouse account.
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There is no dispensing of any prescriptions occurring on the veterinarian practice premises. Do we still need to report weekly to the PMP Clearinghouse?
Yes. All pharmacies, nonresident pharmacies, outpatient pharmacies in a hospital or institution, and dispensers that are licensed by the State of Connecticut are required to report. This includes both in-state and non-resident pharmacies and all prescriber/dispensers such as veterinarians or other health practitioners with dispensing authority.
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Does daily patient dispensation reporting apply to veterinary dispensers?
No. All dispensing veterinarians, veterinarian facilities and veterinarian pharmacies dispensing to animal patients are permitted to report weekly at a minimum.
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How do I report a compound drug to the PMP Clearinghouse?
If using the universal claim form, click the Compound checkbox in the Drug Information section of the page, complete the required fields for the first drug ingredient, then click Add New to add additional drug ingredients.
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Where can I get the NDC list for reportable prescription medications?
This information can be found on the US Food & Drug Administration website.
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What animal patient dispensations are reportable?
Licensed dispensing veterinarians, veterinarian facilities and pharmacies, are exempt from the reporting requirement for the dispensation of insulin drugs, glucagon drugs, diabetes devices, and diabetic ketoacidosis devices for animal patients. Controlled substances, gabapentin and naloxone remain reportable for all dispensers.
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How are the prescription dispensations reporting requirements for animal patients different from human patients?
Human patient reportable dispensations are required to be uploaded within 24 hours of dispensing. Veterinarian or animal patient reportable dispensations are permitted to be uploaded weekly at a minimum.
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How is the reporting of prescription dispensations done?
All pharmacy, nonresident pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy in a hospital or institution, and prescribing practitioners who dispense (including veterinary facilities) that are licensed by the State of Connecticut shall report all required drugs and medical devices dispensed immediately upon, but in no event later than the next business day (dispensing veterinarians are permitted to report weekly) into the CPMRS Data Collection portal also known as the PMP Clearinghouse.
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Where can I get the details about registering for an account, creating patient requests, viewing request status, viewing patient reports, appointing a delegate to request and receive information on behalf of a prescriber or dispenser, and managing your CPMRS account?
CPMRS users should consult the CPMRS Requestor User Support Manual that provides step-by-step instructions for healthcare professionals requesting data from the CPMRS database.
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Can veterinarians authorize delegates to look up animal patient prescription history in the CPMRS for them?
Yes. Direct prescriber-authorized veterinary technicians and office personnel may be designated as delegates by a prescribing veterinarian.
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When is a review of the animal patient prescription history required?
If any veterinarian is prescribing greater than a 72-hour supply of a Schedule II-V controlled substance, the prescriber must use the CPMRS to look up the patient’s prescription history report.
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How do I look up an animal patient in the CPMRS?
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Can I prescribe controlled substances in CT with just a DEA #?
No. You must also hold an active Controlled Substance Practitioner Registration.
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Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices, and/or Cosmetics Outside of the State of Connecticut
This registration is required for businesses that reside outside the State of Connecticut and supply controlled substances, legend drugs, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices (legend or non-legend), or cosmetics to other wholesalers, manufacturers, prescribing practitioners, hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, etc.
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What are the requirements for the Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners?
The applicant must be a licensed physician, dentist, veterinarian, podiatrist, osteopath, optometrist, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, nurse-midwife, scientific investigator or other person licensed registered or otherwise permitted to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to or to administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state.
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