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What procedure must a prescriber follow when lacking the ability or “technological capacity” to comply with the requirements set forth for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (ECPS)?
The prescriber must file an exemption with the Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division. The exemption process can be found under "Exemption Instructions".
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Can a prescriber change/update my questionnaire for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances?
Yes. If you log in to your account for your Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioner you can update your account at any time.
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What should I do if I don't prescribe controlled substances?
If your computer system can comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances then you do not need to do anything. If your software cannot comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances then you should complete the questionnaire for a waiver.
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What should a prescriber do if the pharmacy a patient wants to use is closed?
If the prescription is of an urgent nature, they can either locate another pharmacy or utilize a different exemption such as the exemption where Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances may negatively impact patient care.
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What is a “vapor product?”
A vapor product is any product that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit or other electronic, chemical or mechanical means regardless of shape or size, to produce a vapor that may or may not include nicotine, which is inhaled by the user of such product.
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If we are in the process of becoming Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances compliant and it is after January 1, 2018 what should we do?
The prescribers should apply for the waiver until they are fully compliant with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances.
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Do I have to display my certificate?
Yes, the certificate issued by the Department of Consumer Protection must be posted in a “prominent location adjacent to electronic nicotine delivery system products or vapor products.”
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What is an “electronic cigarette liquid?”
Electronic cigarette liquid is a liquid that, when used in an electronic nicotine delivery system or vapor product, produces a vapor that may or may not include nicotine and is inhaled by the user of such electronic nicotine delivery system or vapor product.
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Is there an inspection required prior to getting this registration?
The Department may conduct an investigation to determine whether a certificate of registration shall be issued to an applicant.
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Do out-of-state Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) manufacturers have to register as dealers in Connecticut?
Yes. Out-of-state Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) manufacturers do not have to register as manufacturers in CT provided they are not manufacturing in CT, but they must register as dealers.
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Is a wholesaler or distributor of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems required to register as a Dealer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System or Vapor Product?
Yes.
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What is an “electronic nicotine delivery system?”
An electronic nicotine delivery system is an electronic device that may be used to simulate smoking for the delivery of nicotine or other substances to a person inhaling from the device.
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Does my registration to sell cigarettes and tobacco products with the Department of Revenue Services include electronic cigarettes?
No, electronic cigarettes and vapor products are separately registered with the Department of Consumer Protection.
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How do I request permission to operate a mobile pharmacy?
A licensed pharmacy must log in to the pharmacy’s eLicense account and complete and application under “License Maintenance”.
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If we are doing an off-site vaccination clinic, do we now need to get approval from the Department prior to operating a mobile pharmacy?
Mobile pharmacies can submit the current application and select as many locations and dates for known off-site vaccination events. No specific approval is required if the pharmacy is not storing the medication within a vehicle besides when traveling to and from the event.
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