Controlled Substance Practitioner Registration

Purpose:

This registration permits practitioners to distribute, dispense, conduct research, administer, or procure controlled substances in the course of their professional practice as permitted by the Department of Public Health or other governing agency.

Practitioners include but are not limited to:

  • Medical Doctors (MD)
  • Osteopaths (DO)
  • Dentists (DDS, DMD)
  • Veterinarians (DVM)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Physician Assistants (PA)
  • Scientific Investigators
  • Midwives with Prescriptive Authority 
  • Podiatrists (DPM)
  • Optometrists 
Prerequisites:

An individual applying for this registration MUST have a valid active registration with the Department of Public Health.

Required Documentation:

No additional documentation is required unless you have been convicted of a felony or have had your license surrendered, revoked, suspended, limited, denied or if any such action is pending.

Applications and Forms:  
Please Note: This is a mandatory requirement for licensed medical personnel who prescribe controlled substances in Connecticut.

All applications for this registration must have an application on file with the Department of Public Health to proceed with the Controlled Substance Registration application. Please be sure to use the same log-in information for the application that you submitted to the Department of Public Health or that was emailed to you by the Department of Public Health when applying for this registration.

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Application Fee:

Initial Application Fee - $40

Renewal:

All registrations expire biennially on February 28th of every odd-numbered year.  Renewal Fee - $40.  Renewal Information

Reinstatement:

A registration may be reinstated provided this reinstatement form and the applicable fee are submitted no later than two years after the date of expiration or you must reapply. To reinstate an expired registration click here.  


Other Important Information:

IMPORTANT: ALL PRACTITIONERS WHO HOLD A CONNECTICUT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REGISTRATION MUST REGISTER WITH THE CONNECTICUT PRESCRIPTION MONITORING AND REPORTING SYSTEM at https://connecticut.pmpaware.net

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