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Which medications must be electronically prescribed?
All Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substance medications must be electronically prescribed.
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What is required for a prescriber to transmit an electronic Schedule II-V controlled substance prescription?
Software used by prescribers to transmit an electronic Schedule II-V controlled substance prescription must meet the requirements set forth by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
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What is Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS)?
EPCS allows prescribers to use a software system to electronically transmit Schedule II-V controlled substance prescriptions to a pharmacy.
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What is the pharmacy that is receiving an EPCS transfer from another pharmacy required to do?
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Can a pharmacist transfer a prescription for a controlled substance that was sent to my pharmacy using electronic prescribing of controlled substances that was never filled?
Yes. Public Act 20-4 permits the transfer of unfilled prescriptions for any Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances.
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Pharmacist License
Information on how to come licensed as a pharmacist in Connecticut.
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Pharmacist License by Examination
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Pharmacist License by Examination Instructions
How to apply for a pharmacist license by examination.
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Can I expedite the processing of my State of Connecticut Pharmacist License by Examination?
No. Registrations will be processed on a first-come first-serve basis in order to be fair to all applicants.
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Can I come to the Commission of Pharmacy to pick up my Pharmacist License?
No. All licenses will be e-mailed to the address in your file.
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What is the process after I have completed the application for Licensure By Examination?
Upon receiving passing scores on each of the examinations, your license will be issued, which generally takes up to 15 business days.
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Where can I get study materials for the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)?
The Connecticut Comprehensive Drugs Laws and Regulations are available on our website for your download and review by clicking the above link.
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If I do not pass the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), how soon can I retake the examination?
You must wait 31 days prior to retaking the MPJE examination after each unsuccessful attempt.
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If I do not pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), how soon can I retake the examination?
You must wait 45 days prior to retaking the NAPLEX examination after each unsuccessful attempt.
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How do I register for the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)?
To apply for the MPJE examination you should go to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website and complete the requested information and submit it with the appropriate fee.
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How do I register for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)?
To apply for the NAPLEX examination you should go to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website and complete the requested information and submit it with the appropriate fee.
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