Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-16. Accuracy of prescriptionIf a pharmacist questions the accuracy or authenticity of a prescription transmitted by facsimile machine, he or she shall contact the prescribing practitioner for verification before dispensing the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-17. Relationship with prescribing practitioners and health care facilities(a) No pharmacist or pharmacy shall maintain direct telephone, facsimile machine or computer lines to any health care facility or prescribing practition…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-18. Control of prescription formsIt shall be the responsibility of the prescribing practitioner to ensure that the prescription form that is used to transmit a prescription by facsimile machine is either destroyed immediately …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-2. Criminal liability of vendorNo vendor of the aforementioned volatile substances shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of chapter 420b of the general statutes insofar as sale, dispensing or delivering of one or mor…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-3. When volatile substances not controlled drugThe above drugs are designated as controlled drugs only for the limited purpose stated in section 21a-243-1. Insofar as substances containing said drugs are possessed, sold, dispe…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-4. AnesthesiaThe breathing, inhalation, sniffing or drinking of anesthesia for medical or dental purposes under the direction of a physician, dentist or osteopath acting in the course of his professional practice, is determine…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-5. Controlled drugsThe following substances are hereby designated as controlled drugs for all purposes of chapter 420b of the general statutes: Datura stramonium, hyoscyamus niger, atropa belladonna or the alkaloids atropine, …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-6. Amyl nitrateAmyl nitrate is hereby designated as a controlled drug as defined under chapter 420b of the general statutes. (Effective July 27, 1984) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-243 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-243…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-7. Controlled substances in schedule IThe controlled substances listed in this regulation are included by whatever official, common, usual, chemical, or trade name designation in schedule I:(a) Unless specifically excepted or …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-8. Controlled substances in schedule IIThe controlled substances listed in this regulation are included by whatever official, common, usual, chemical, or trade name designation in schedule II: (a) Any of the following substanc…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-243-9. Controlled substances in schedule IIIThe controlled substances listed in this regulation are included by whatever official, common, usual, chemical, or trade name designation in schedule III: (a) Unless specifically excepte…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-1. Computer systems requirements(a) All prescriptions for schedule II controlled substances, and original written and oral prescriptions for schedule III, IV and V controlled substances shall be received, executed and filed in…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-10. Reconstruction of data in case of accidentIf an automated data processing system is used for the storage and retrieval of refill information for prescription orders as authorized by Section 21a-244 of the general statutes …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-11. Discontinuance of data processing systemIn the event that a pharmacy using an electronic data processing system for storage and retrieval of information goes out of business, sells out to another pharmacy that does not wis…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-2. Refill history capability requirementAny computerized system must also provide on line retrieval via visual display device or hard copy printout of the current refill history for Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-3. Documentation of data requirementDocumentation of the fact that the refill information entered into the computer each time a pharmacist refills an original prescription order for a Schedule III, IV or V controlled substance…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-4. Information available to commissioner upon requestAny computerized system shall have the capability of producing a printout of any refill data which the utilizing pharmacy is responsible for maintaining under Chapter 420b o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-5. Auxiliary system provisionIn the event that a pharmacy which employs such a computerized system experiences system down-time, the pharmacy must have an auxiliary procedure which will be used for documentation of refills of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-6. When handwritten system is allowedIf an automated data processing system is used for the storage and retrieval or refill information for prescription orders as authorized by Section 21a-244 of the general statutes, and the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-7. Notice to commissioner upon commencement of useAny pharmacy instituting an automated data processing system for the storage and retrieval of refill information for prescription orders as authorized by Section 21a-244 of the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-8. Compliance with federal lawNotwithstanding the provisions of Section 21a-244 of the general statutes and the regulations promulgated thereunder, there must be compliance with all applicable federal laws. (Effective July 27,…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244-9. Requirement of safeguardsIf an automated data processing system is used for the storage and retrieval of refill information for prescription orders as authorized by Section 21a-244 of the general statutes and the regulation…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244a-1. As used in section 21a-244a-2 to section 21a-244a-4, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) “Drug record” means “drug record” as defined in section 21a-244a of the Connecticut General Statutes; (2…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244a-2. Hospitals and licensed practitioners may create and maintain drug records using an electronic data processing system, provided they comply with the requirements of sections 21a-244a-3 and 21a-244a-4 of the Regulations of C…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244a-3. Hospitals and licensed practitioners shall establish and comply with a policy in creating and maintaining electronic drug records. This policy shall be maintained electronically or in writing, shall be dated and shall accu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-244a-4. Any hospital or licensed practitioner, in establishing the policy required by section 21a-244a-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, shall include: (1) a description of the electronic data processing system b…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-254-1. Records(a) In general, special and long-term hospitals there shall be a separate proof of use sheet as required in subsection (e) of section 21a-254 of the general statutes for controlled drugs which are not dispensed or ad…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-254-2. DefinitionsAs used in sections 21a-254-2 to 21a-254-7, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) \"Controlled substance\" means \"controlled substance\" as defined in section 21a-240 of the Connecticu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-254-3. General requirementsA pharmacy that dispenses schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances shall transmit the prescription information for these controlled substances to the department. A hospital pharmacy, long term c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-254-4. Reporting(a) A pharmacy that maintains prescription information electronically, and that dispenses a schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance to a person who is not an inpatient of a hospital, correctional institutio…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-254-5. EvaluationAgents of the Drug Control Division of the department, and any department employee authorized to work with the Drug Control Division, shall evaluate the controlled substance prescription information received from …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-254-6. Management of informationThe department may provide prescription information obtained from pharmacies to:(a) Other regulatory, investigative or law enforcement agencies for disciplinary, civil, or criminal purposes; (b) Pra…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-254-7. Storage of information(a) The department shall ensure the privacy of patients and confidentiality of patient information transmitted or obtained pursuant to sections 21a-254-2 to 21a-254-6, inclusive, of the Regulations of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-1. Definitions(a) Controlled Substances means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor so designated as a controlled drug or controlled substance pursuant to state and/or federal drug laws and regulations. (b) Schedules of Co…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-10. Industrial health facilities, educational institution infirmaries, clinics, summer camps, and other institutions or establishments providing health care services including those which are group, private, state, and/or muni…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-2. Security requirements(a) Requirements for minimum security and safeguard standards for storage and handling of controlled substances may be determined for each registrant by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection after con…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-3. Disposition of drugs(a) Disposal of undesired, excess, unauthorized, obsolete, or deteriorated controlled substances shall be made by a registrant, person having title to, enforcement or court official, executor of an estat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-4. Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, and exporters(a) Schedule II Stock if less than No. 250 controlled substance units shall be stored in an approved safe. If No. 250 or more controlled substance units all …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-5. Licensed pharmacies(a) Schedule II Stock, if less than No. 150 controlled substance units a substantially constructed completely enclosed locked wood or metal cabinet shall be used for storage of all schedule II controlled …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-6. Practitioners including but not limited to medical doctors, dentists, veterinarians, osteopaths, and podiatrists(a) Schedule II and III Controlled Substance Stock, if total is No. 15 controlled substance units or less shall…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-7. Laboratories other than hospital clinical laboratories(a) Schedule I and II Controlled Substance Stock shall be stored in an approved safe except where schedule II stock of the barbiturate type is used solely for its sedati…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-8. Pharmacies or other areas wherein controlled substances are stored, prepared, or dispensed exclusive of those speciically referred to in section 21a-262-9 and section 21a-262-10 located within licensed hospitals, mental hea…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-262-9. Hospital patient care areas, hospital nursing stations, other hospital drug storage locations, chronic and convalescent nursing homes, rest homes with nursing supervision, children's nursing homes, and areas and locations w…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-274a-1. Drug enforcement program definitions (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Adopted effective January 31, 1994; Amended April 18, 1996; Amended June 29, 1998; Amended February 24, 2000; Amended June 26, 2001; Amended August 5,…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-274a-10. Supplanting of local funds prohibited (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Adopted effective January 31, 1994; Amended April 18, 1996; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 1…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-274a-11. Compliance (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Adopted effective January 31, 1994; Amended April 18, 1996; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. G…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 21a-274a-12. Involuntary termination of grants (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Adopted effective January 31, 1994; Amended April 18, 1996; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2…