Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
Title21a Consumer Protection |
SubTitle21a-262-1_21a-262-10. Minimum Security and Safeguard Requirements for Storage and Handling of Controlled Substances |
Sec.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 municipally operated
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(a) Schedule II and III Controlled Substance Stock, if No. 15 controlled substance units or less shall be stored separate from other drugs and substances in a separate secure substantially constructed locked metal or wood cabinet.
Schedule II and III Controlled Substance Stock if in excess of No. 15 controlled substance units shall be stored in an approved safe.
(b) Schedule IV and V Controlled Substance Stock shall be stored in a separate secure locked location or with Schedule II and III Controlled Substances in compliance with security measures as required per section 21a-262-10 (a).
(c) Controlled Substances for Stock use shall be purchased or obtained by the medical director or physician in charge from a wholesaler or manufacturer of drugs, and shall be handled only by an authorized physician, Connecticut licensed pharmacist, or Connecticut licensed nurse. Controlled substances shall be the property of the medical director or physician in charge who shall be responsible for security requirements and record keeping procedures.
(d) The same security requirements shall apply for controlled substances obtained pursuant to patient(s) prescriptions as for stock controlled substances. Controlled substances obtained pursuant to such individual patient(s) prescriptions shall not be used for any other patient(s) and when no longer required for the intended specific individual patient shall be securely kept and safeguarded until properly disposed of.
(Effective July 27, 1984)