Department of Consumer Protection
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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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First Time Pharmacy Manager Training
This continuing education activity is designed to prepare first-time pharmacy managers in Connecticut to effectively fulfill their legal, regulatory, and organizational responsibilities to the state.
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Naloxone Prescribing By Pharmacists
While pharmacists have always been allowed to dispense naloxone, upon completion of an approved course, they are also able to prescribe naloxone to patients and caregivers in Connecticut.
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Controlled Substance Practitioner Registration
This registration permits practitioners to distribute, dispense, conduct research, administer, or procure controlled substances in the course of their professional practice as permitted by the Department of Public Health or other governing agency.
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New Laws
List of new laws that impact drug control and regulations in Connecticut.
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Sale of Nonlegend Drugs and Devices in Vending Machines
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Pharmaceutical Marketing Firm Registration
This registration is required for any pharmaceutical manufacturer that employs an individual to perform the duties of a pharmaceutical sales representative. For the purposes of this registration, a pharmaceutical sales representative is a person who markets, promotes or provides information regarding a legend drug for human use to a prescribing practitioner (physician, APRN, physician assistant, etc.) and is employed or compensated by a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
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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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Wholesaler Distributor of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics Within the State of Connecticut
This registration is required for businesses that reside within 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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If I am a manufacturer of Drugs, Medical Devices, and/or Cosmetics, do I need to register as a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices, and/or Cosmetics?
A manufacturer of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics would ONLY be required to register as a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics if they distribute products that were not manufactured by them or specifically for them by another manufacturer.
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How do I renew my Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics registration?
Approximately 30-45 days prior to the expiration, you will be mailed a renewal document.
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What should I do if another state is requesting a copy of my most recent inspection?
Contact the Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division via email at DCP.DrugWholesalers@ct.gov and request a copy of your most recent inspection.
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How often should I expect to be inspected as Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics?
There is no specific inspection schedule for a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices, and/or Cosmetics in the State of Connecticut. However, Connecticut law requires that Inventories, records and facilities shall be made available for inspection during normal business hours. Inventories and records must be maintained for a period of 3 years following disposition of the drugs.
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What should I do if there is a change in Designated Rep / Person in Charge?
To make a change of the designated representative or person in charge, log into your account in eLicense and use the License Maintenance function to update the information.
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What should I do if there is a change in principal officers of my company and I have a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics registration?
Send an email to DCP.DrugWholesalers@ct.gov with the information detailing the changes within 30 days of the change.
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What should I do if there is a change in the organizational structure for my Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics registration?
You are required to notify the Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division within 30 days of a change in organizational structure.
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