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What should I do if I have a change of ownership 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 of ownership. An inspection is required for any change of ownership of a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics registration.
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What should I do if I have a change of ownership for my Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics registration?
Yes, if you are adding controlled substances to the list of products that you wholesale. For all other products, there is currently no fee associated.
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What should I do if I want change the types of products that I distribute in the State of Connecticut?
You are required to notify the Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division within 30 days regarding a change in the types of products distributed.
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What do I need to do if I want to change the address on 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 regarding a change of address.
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What registration do I need if I distribute durable medical equipment (DME) and/or diabetic testing supplies to consumers within the State of Connecticut based on a medical order or prescription?
The State of Connecticut requires a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics for distribution of durable medical equipment (DME) when the facility accepts a prescription or order of a practitioner.
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Is there any reporting requirement for the State of Connecticut regarding what products have been wholesaled and to whom they have been sold?
Not at this time, however, records need to be made available for inspection/review at reasonable times in a reasonable manner.
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Will I need to be inspected prior to obtaining a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics registration?
Locations in Connecticut will be subject to inspection prior to being approved to distribute drugs, medical devices and/or cosmetics. If you are an out-of-state wholesaler, you will not be required to be inspected by the State of Connecticut, however, you will need to provide a copy of your home state license.
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My wholesaler/distributor business is not located in Connecticut, but I plan on shipping drugs, medical devices and/or cosmetics into Connecticut. Am I required to register as a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics?
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When is a registration required for a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics?
This registration is required for businesses that 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, convenience stores, etc
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Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances Waiver List
List of all prescribers that have a waiver from Electronically Prescribing of Controlled Substances due to a lack of technological capacity (not a temporary technological failure). The list is updated every 24 hours.
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Pharmacy Commission Meeting Archives
Pharmacy commission meeting agendas and minutes for previous years.
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Pharmacist License by Reciprocity Instructions
How to apply for a pharmacist license by reciprocity.
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Pharmacist License by Reciprocity/Transfer
Information for individuals who are licensed as pharmacists in another state looking to obtain a pharmacist license by reciprocity/transfer to Connecticut.
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Information for Pharmacies
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Pharmacist Contraceptive Prescribing
Section 3 of Public Act 23-52 authorizes pharmacists to prescribe and dispense emergency contraceptive or hormonal contraceptive to a patient under certain conditions.
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