Sec.20-576-17. Closing of prescription department

(a) The pharmacist manager of a pharmacy may apply to the commission for permission to close the prescription department during specified hours. Prior to granting the applicant's request, the commission shall request that the Commissioner of Consumer Protection inspect the pharmacy for compliance with sections 20-576-17 through 20-576-19, inclusive, of the Regulations f Connecticut State Agencies. Upon confirmation from the Commissioner of Consumer Protection that the pharmacy is in compliance with those regulations, the commission shall grant such permission. A record of such application and its approval shall be maintained on file by the commission.

(b) After approval is granted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, a pharmacy may reduce the hours the prescription department is open if:

(1) the pharmacist manager files notice of such reduction of hours with the Department of Consumer Protection at least thirty days prior to such change; and

(2) the pharmacy posts a conspicuous notice to the public at least thirty days prior to such reduction of hours.

(c) After approval is granted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, a pharmacy may increase the hours the prescription department is open. The pharmacist manager shall file notice of such increase of hours with the Department of Consumer Protection not later than five days after such change.

(d) The prescription department of a pharmacy shall be open to provide pharmaceutical services not less than thirty-five hours per week.

(Adopted effective January 11, 1999; Amended August 2, 2001)