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Am I exempt from the fee for the Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners?
Practitioners who obtain this registration pursuant to the practitioner’s employment with a municipality, this state or the federal government shall not be required to pay the fee.
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Can I apply for the DEA license while the Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners has been submitted and is waiting processing?
Yes; however, that may not necessarily expedite the process.
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What if I don’t have a practice site address?
If at the time that you are completing your application you do not have a specific practice address you can use your home address. You are responsible to update the address on your credential once you have a practice location(s).
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What is the difference between the Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners and the Federal DEA registration?
The Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners is a state registration that allows the prescriber to order, administer and dispense controlled substances to patients. The DEA registration number is a Federal identification number.
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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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What is a controlled (scheduled) drug/substance?
A controlled (scheduled) drug is one whose use and distribution is closely monitored because of its abuse potential or risk.
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What is the Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners
This is a registration issued by the State of Connecticut, which is required for every practitioner who distributes, administers or dispenses any controlled substance or who proposes to engage in the distributing, prescribing, administering or dispensing of any controlled substance within this state.
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Controlled Substance Practitioner Registration Reinstatement
How to reinstate a practitioner with an expired license and allow the individual to prescribe controlled substances in Connecticut.
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Temporary Permit to Practice Pharmacy
This application is for pharmacists licensed in another state who are looking to reciprocate/transfer their pharmacist license to the State of Connecticut.
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Pharmacist License for Foreign Graduates Instructions
These instructions accompany license application form CPPCI-01 "Application as a Pharmacy Intern" and CPPCT-01 “Application for Licensure as a Pharmacist by Examination”
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Pharmacist by Score Transfer Instructions
How to apply for a pharmacist license by score transfer.
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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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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
The medication collection and disposal program provides a safe disposal location for residents to properly dispose of unused household medications. Drug drop boxes or collection receptacles are only permitted to reside within police departments or within retail pharmacies that have been approved by the Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division.
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Pharmacy Commission Meetings
The Pharmacy Commission normally meets on the last Wednesday of the month. The Commission has jurisdiction over pharmacy practice in Connecticut and approves the licensure and registration of pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmacy interns and non-resident pharmacies.
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Find a Pharmacy
You can find a licensed pharmacy in Connecticut by using our online map or searching our list of licensed pharmacies.
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