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What examination(s) am I required to take and pass in order to obtain licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Connecticut?
You are required to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) and obtain a score of 75 or better on each examination.
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How long will my application for a pharmacist license in the State of Connecticut remain valid?
Your application for a pharmacist license will remain valid for one year from the date received by the Department of Consumer Protection.
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How do I apply for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Connecticut?
You need to obtain the application for Pharmacist License by Examination from the State of Connecticut website by clicking the link provided.
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How should I report the 1,500 pharmacy intern hours to the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy?
The pharmacy intern hours must be reported directly to the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy by the School of Pharmacy you attend(ed) or directly from the State Board of Pharmacy where you obtained those hours.
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Where will you accept my 1,500 pharmacy intern hours from?
Your 1,500 pharmacy intern hours can come exclusively from the school in which you are/were enrolled, exclusively from an externship at a state licensed pharmacy (any state), or a combination of the two.
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How many pharmacy intern hours do you need to obtain in order to become licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Connecticut?
You are required to obtain 1500 pharmacy intern hours to be licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Connecticut.
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Pharmacies Within the State of Connecticut
This registration is required for businesses that reside within the State of Connecticut and wish to engage in the business of Pharmacy.
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Pharmacy License Outside the State of Connecticut
This registration is required for businesses that reside outside the State of Connecticut and wish to conduct the business of pharmacy within the State of Connecticut.
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Manufacturer of Drugs, Medical Devices, or Cosmetics Outside of the State of Connecticut
This registration is required for businesses that reside outside the State of Connecticut and manufacture or repackage controlled substances, legend drugs, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices (legend or non-legend), or cosmetics (excluding soap).
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Manufacturer of Drugs, Medical Devices, or Cosmetics in the State of Connecticut
This registration is required for businesses that reside within the State of Connecticut and produces, prepares, cultivates, grows, propagates, compounds, converts or processes, directly or indirectly, by extraction from substances of natural origin or by means of chemical synthesis or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis, or who packages, repackages, labels or relabels a container under such manufacturer’s own or any other trademark or label any drug, device or cosmetic for the purpose of selling such items.
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Laboratory with Controlled Substances
This registration is required for Laboratories that reside within the State of Connecticut that utilize controlled substances for research purposes or law enforcement entities that utilize controlled substances for canines.
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Group Dispensing Assistant Registration
This registration allows the Dispensing Group Assistant to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician, provided the dispensing assistant performs such duties under the supervision of a prescribing practitioner who is employed by or affiliated with, or a pharmacist who is employed by, the dispensing group practice that employs such dispensing assistant.
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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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How do I change my address on the Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners?
The fastest way to change your address for the Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners is to send an email to DCP.LicenseServices@ct.gov.
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Can I expedite the application process to obtain a Connecticut Controlled Substances Registration?
No. Controlled Substance Registrations will be processed on a first come first serve basis in order to be fair to all applicants.
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Is there any situation where a practitioner would need more than one Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners?
Yes. A practitioner may be required to obtain more than one Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners if they order and receive controlled substances at multiple locations.
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