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Chairman and commissioners outlined common inspection pitfalls and practical expectations. The chairman said a pharmacy manager must work a minimum of 35 hours per week and encouraged managers to track staff license expirations, continuing education and technician training logs. He told new managers to keep the pharmacy tech manual current and to ensure clerks and technicians have proper registration and name tags.

Commissioners reviewed technician‑to‑pharmacist ratios discussed in state guidance: the chairman cited a 3:1 ratio for nationally certified technicians and noted seasonal and certification exceptions that can affect ratios. On diversion and missing controlled substances, the chairman urged prompt reporting and recommended a 48‑hour target for reporting shortages to the department while advising managers to treat reporting as time‑sensitive.

Panelists also recommended use of the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) when required, double‑checking controlled‑substance deliveries before the supplier departs, documenting near misses and misfills through internal quality reports, and permitting Department of Consumer Protection agents timely access during inspections.

Commissioner Ngwate urged new managers to subscribe to FDA MedWatch alerts and to join professional associations for updates. Commissioners also highlighted the Haven Health program as an anonymous, confidential resource for pharmacists and interns dealing with impairment or burnout.

The commission framed the session as educational and urged managers to raise safety concerns with employers or the department when public safety is at risk.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","DCP Commission of Pharmacy 20250528 100029 Meeting Recording","oneSentenceSummary","At a meeting in Hartford the commission addressed first‑time pharmacy managers, emphasizing minimum manager hours, technician ratios, reporting of closures and controlled‑substance discrepancies, and resources for impaired professionals.","taxTitle","Consumer Protection Department, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut","taxId",15725,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182927,"Commission approves Doctor First as electronic data intermediary for Connecticut",896,4731000,5627000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5102949-24be986b98a80baf94a2cfd28efaded9&start=4731&end=5627","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5102949-24be986b98a80baf94a2cfd28efaded9/thumbnail_4731000.jpg","/articles/6182927/Connecticut/Commission-approves-Doctor-First-as-electronic-data-intermediary-for-Connecticut","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182927-0c9c5c4cfc21c3db5202727cfbc53adf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181628&Signature=SJWvyD6ZkCq26~1AYjb1EAvVirPrqi4r1L7L1VKRmOGpJnEwYmEY3G6Tq9t3h1QbriDHBjgvdgcy-STJAbcMg0aouxruo-Xnku8v9MbXQqhU1pbkfquHW9EjpOHbXHZwrbOvp2YRJt-bmNoD36n8MgV15ft9Y~jbq15ZhSrNaXX3e0J8gOljXET-XYmfpj8c5InyNqebMzkWeHn13777nzD~9Ha6ZN19Se9bKgql7Md-rECODCAZP5HyQ4mOgoKmh9UXGVh5GRhtOCZJ1pOy1qqGuQFPvC5P2AlYOwSzhuiOgypwZmE6bexR63On-6isWPS9D52xKTtR~s9HHPqq~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy voted to accept Doctor First as an approved electronic data intermediary (EDI), following a presentation on the company’s technology, security certifications and national footprint.

Nick Barger, identified as Doctor First’s product lead and a pharmacist by training, told commissioners the company processes about 240,000,000 prescriptions annually across roughly 2,000 hospitals and interfaces with more than 270 electronic health records. He said Doctor First uses industry security standards (SOC and HITRUST) and implements a zero‑trust architecture, multifactor authentication and FIPS‑level encryption. Barger stated plainly: “We do not sell or monetize patient or prescriber data.”

Commissioners asked how Doctor First handles controlled‑substance e‑prescribing and prescriber authorization. Barger said the company’s platform is certified to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s electronic prescribing requirements (21 CFR Part 1311) and that prescribers undergo identity proofing and receive second‑factor credentials as required to transmit controlled‑substance prescriptions. Commissioners also asked whether prescriptions could fail to arrive electronically if a pharmacy lacked compatible connectivity; Barger acknowledged that could occur where a pharmacy is not connected but said Doctor First routes prescriptions broadly via existing partners to reach pharmacies.

After a brief technical difficulty with the remote connection, the commission moved to accept Doctor First’s application and voted to approve the company as an electronic data intermediary in Connecticut.

Commissioners said staff would follow up on connection details and that approving Doctor First will expand direct routing options for prescribers who choose the company’s platform.","After a technical‑connection demonstration and Q&A on security and pharmacy connectivity, the commission approved Doctor First to operate in Connecticut as an electronic data intermediary facilitating e‑prescribing and prescription routing.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182932,"Commission accepts settlements in multiple pharmacy enforcement cases totaling $15,500; issues letter of reprimand",547,1621000,2168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5102949-24be986b98a80baf94a2cfd28efaded9&start=1621&end=2168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5102949-24be986b98a80baf94a2cfd28efaded9/thumbnail_1621000.jpg","/articles/6182932/Connecticut/Commission-accepts-settlements-in-multiple-pharmacy-enforcement-cases-totaling-15500-issues-letter-of-reprimand","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182932-a969ba5e8d70474e3758749948716d0e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181628&Signature=N8yMjcifSIldWy0sqGG3UgmhynzDa0cCEg4QKZrP9cN2hZsaQTOW3gl2AeMhU4m~xpicJb8BR3-mRVfiRTSUojYGNBtzhWblnskNEoeF8KP~d00ljwpI~4uOCiDJ3kZF7T6Fee1SSSqoXFe6hGXa~hyWd5PtYONHiltKDwHYu3AfCtDw5Pgv~ik4B-YiC8rUcD26EleoPYGDdknysWlUNuF5~YXiHIWYzlbbhQ7TmEEXfcIrHdn8jhcpoIddsWep5jp1eravD3I0Xp5GJe4YaB-OZXw8wB2RO9I5JyZRkmcjFLePqbI09vMYbFnyiBVBbHf~m3HtQlUWywZEOU9w8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy accepted proposed settlement agreements in multiple enforcement cases at its Hartford meeting, recording voluntary monetary payments totaling $15,500 and issuing a letter of reprimand in one matter.

Department counsel presented a series of routine compliance cases alleging failures such as not maintaining required postings of pharmacy manager names, gaps in management coverage, incomplete technician training records, missing or inadequate controlled‑substance safes or inventories, inadequate perpetual inventory and labeling, and unreported or multiple closures. Counsel said the proposed settlements included voluntary monetary payments that had been paid in each listed case.

The commission accepted settlements and the corresponding payments as reported: case 2023‑1650 — $1,000; case 2023‑1931 — $4,000; a safe/lock failure case — $1,000; case 2024‑2210 — $2,000; and case 2023‑1872 — $7,500 plus a letter of reprimand for the licensee. Commissioners noted that the record in one case reflected prior related enforcement activity. The commission also agreed to table another case for further review and asked staff counsel to provide additional documentation at the next meeting.

Attorney Brett Aiello summarized the allegations and the recommended resolutions for several matters; commissioners asked routine questions about prior history and whether fines had been paid. Aiello confirmed the monetary amounts had been paid where reported.

The actions were described as settlements resolving compliance matters; in the case that included a reprimand the commission recorded the administrative warning on the pharmacy’s record.","The commission accepted proposed settlement agreements resolving investigations into several Connecticut pharmacies. Monetary payments were reported as paid; one case drew a letter of reprimand and one matter was tabled to a later meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182937,"Commission approves new, relocated and remodeled pharmacies in Hartford meeting",1560,40000,1600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5102949-24be986b98a80baf94a2cfd28efaded9&start=40&end=1600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5102949-24be986b98a80baf94a2cfd28efaded9/thumbnail_40000.jpg","/articles/6182937/Connecticut/Commission-approves-new-relocated-and-remodeled-pharmacies-in-Hartford-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182937-b811a62b5b9ca12c1a3a1e7f9ba89a02/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181628&Signature=Eoebu3UEK8UfjuAOC6XkQqpok6~vDOcTyRexuxIbIYGAmO7GHT-5FIKAP2rpkM47zoGy8~iXbSwBV3-aItt1fmZuwMMSmzriP~nLf3SZXR7zBPEFyhBEwrKaXcss5tThIJbU1pJyRwV~PpP9zZqA538IFOsA7ib0b1o5SNiOM2oKDkvw3JXMdDyuimnxmwzbyrDRsgyaIvKYXx2fDpb7iYu1wOlTh4tqyXOrU4AedjuIA6QEFwbr83We4CnVMqN9Br1hCXt-SkWUQVM-Af0bbuqXZBAsrL4w9yGnTQ0CUrymGDkXLZ~WpccHpqJpt2VUqKX790gd~LpNxArU1y0ImQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy voted to approve several new pharmacy licenses, a pharmacy relocation and pharmacy remodel plans during a meeting in Hartford.

The commission approved the application of Kava Fusion Connecticut LLC (Wallingford) and Connecticut CVS Pharmacy, LLC (DBA CVS No. 17‑918 in Guilford). The panel also approved the relocation of New Haven Pharmacy Inc. from 374 Grand Avenue to 374 Grand Avenue, Suite B, and approved remodeling plans for Costco (No. 32477, Norwalk). Commissioners said motions to approve were made and seconded and passed by voice vote.

Commission members noted procedural checks performed during applicant interviews, including questions about infusion or compounding activity, whether point‑of‑sale or patient‑identifiable computers will sit outside a licensed pharmacy area, physician ownership and compliance with local and state building codes. Applicants confirmed there would be no controlled substance compounding in several cases, and that HIPAA safeguards would be used when patient data are processed outside the licensed dispensing area.

ShopRite Pharmacy of South Perry did not appear; the commission recorded that the matter would be continued to next month for appearance.

The approvals were routine licensing and facility matters; commissioners said inspections and follow‑up would proceed as needed before final operational clearance.

Less consequential agenda items that drew short presentation and votes included approval of reciprocity and nonresident pharmacy applications reported by staff. Commissioners moved and approved those items without further debate.

The commission concluded the licensing block and moved on to enforcement and other agenda items.","The Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy approved several new pharmacy licenses, a relocation and multiple remodel plans at a public meeting in Hartford; one pharmacy failed to appear and was continued to next month.","actionData","errors"]

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