50-State Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Compliance Guide
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Connecticut Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

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Licensing requirements for Connecticut healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.

This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Connecticut for individuals and businesses. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

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Connecticut Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

Connecticut In-State Manufacturer of Drugs, Medical Devices, and/or Cosmetics License

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

License Application for Manufacturer of Drugs, Medical Devices, and/or Cosmetics

Agency Fee:

Between $285 and $1,880 depending on number of chemists and whether or not the manufacturer produces controlled substances.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Between $285 and $1,880 depending on number of chemists and whether or not the manufacturer produces controlled substances.

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Connecticut In-State Pharmacy License

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for a New Connecticut In-State Pharmacy

Agency Fee:

$750

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$190

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Connecticut In-State Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices, and/or Cosmetics License

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics Within the State of Connecticut

Agency Fee:

$190 for no controlled substances or $375 for wholesalers with controlled substances.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$190 for no controlled substances or $375 for wholesalers with controlled substances.

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Connecticut Laboratory with Controlled Substances Registration

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$80

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$80

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Connecticut Non-Legend Drug Permit

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Non-Legend Drug Permit Application

Agency Fee:

$140

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Connecticut Nonresident Manufacturer of Drugs, Medical Devices, and/or Cosmetics License

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Turnaround:

3 weeks

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Nonresident manufacturer registrations do not expire.

Connecticut Nonresident Pharmacy License

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy
Notes:

This registration is required for businesses that reside outside the State of Connecticut and wish to conduct the business of pharmacy within the State of Connecticut. You must be licensed as a pharmacy in your home state in order to obtain this registration.

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Registration of Nonresident Pharmacy

Instructions:

Mail to:

Department of Consumer Protection
License Services
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 801
Hartford, CT 06103

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$750

Turnaround:

In general the approval process takes no longer than 60 days provided that the application submitted is complete. Once your application is submitted it will be in a PENDING status until it is approved by the Commission of Pharmacy.

Notes:
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Prior to obtaining this registration, your application will be reviewed by the Commission of Pharmacy. You must be licensed as a pharmacy in your home state in order to obtain this registration
  • Once your application is submitted with the appropriate fee and is determined to be complete, the application will be reviewed by the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy at the next Pharmacy Commission meeting
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Before you Apply:
  • All owners must sign the application
How to Apply:
  • Register with the Connecticut Secretary of State. 
  • File your application with the Board of Pharmacy
  • The application is submitted with the appropriate fee is reviewed and determined to be complete
  • The application will be reviewed by the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy at the next Pharmacy Commission meeting
Required Attachments:
  • A copy of your current registration in your home state
  • A copy of your Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
  • A copy of any manufacturing registration that you maintain either with the state in which your pharmacy resides or any federal agency (Food and Drug Administration (FDA), DEA, etc.)
  • A copy of any wholesale/distributor registration that you maintain either with the state in which your pharmacy resides or any federal agency (FDA, DEA, etc.)
  • A copy of your pharmacy’s most recent inspection by the State Board of Pharmacy in the state in which your pharmacy resides
  • A copy of your prescription label 
  • A list of owners, officers, directors, members, managers, and partners, including names and addresses
  • A list of all pharmacists with their address, state of licensure, and license number
  • A list of all pharmacy interns with their address, state of licensure, and license number
  • Any accreditations that you maintain pertaining to your pharmacy, wholesaler/distributor or manufacturing business (i.e. Joint Commission, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, etc.). 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$190

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Connecticut Nonresident Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices, and/or Cosmetics License

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics Outside the State of Connecticut

Agency Fee:

$190 for no controlled substances or $375 for wholesalers with controlled substances.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$190 for no controlled substances or $375 for wholesalers with controlled substances.

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Connecticut Pharmaceutical Marketing Firm Registration

Agency:Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Notes:

This registration is required for any pharmaceutical manufacturer that employs an individual to perform the duties of a pharmaceutical sales representative. For the purposes of this registration, a pharmaceutical sales representative is a person who markets, promotes or provides information regarding a legend drug for human use to a prescribing practitioner (physician, APRN, physician assistant, etc.) and is employed or compensated by a pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Required Attachments:
  • List of the pharmaceutical manufacturer's pharmaceutical sales representatives

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Required Attachments:
  • List of the pharmaceutical manufacturer's pharmaceutical sales representatives
  • Aggregate number of contacts a pharmaceutical sales representative had with a prescribing practitioner
  • Whether product samples, materials or gifts of any value were provided to a prescribing practitioner or such practitioner’s staff in a prescribing practitioner’s office or to a pharmacist
  • Specialty of each prescribing practitioner and pharmacist with whom such pharmaceutical sales representative made contact
  • Aggregate report of all free samples, by drug name and strength, in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner

Individual Licenses

Connecticut Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Connecticut Controlled Substance Practitioner Registration

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

By February 28 of odd-numbered years.

Connecticut Pharmacist Intern Registration

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Intern Application

Agency Fee:

$60

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Intern registrations are valid until 4 months after graduation and cannot be renewed.

Connecticut Pharmacist License

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacist License Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Connecticut Pharmacist Temporary Permit to Practice

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Temporary Permit to Practice Pharmacy

Agency Fee:

$200

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Temporary licenses expire 3 months from the date of issuance and cannot be renewed.

Connecticut Pharmacy Technician Registration

Agency:Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Technician Registration New Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by March 31.

Learn about healthcare and pharmaceutical licensing in other states:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho
Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri
Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Controlled Substance Registration - In addition to a pharmacy license, controlled substance registration registration is required in many states for pharmacies that distribute controlled substances.

NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) - Host a variety of programs and resources relating to pharmacist and pharmacy licensure and examination.

Pharmacist in Charge - A licensed pharmacist designated by a pharmacy to act as the party responsible for compliance with regulations.

VPP (Verified Pharmacy Program) - A program run by NABP that allows state boards to share information and more easily register out-of-state pharmacies.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Office of Diversion Control

National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Revised February 25, 2025. Complete data last reviewed April 03, 2019.
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