A prescribing practitioner who, as part of his practice, dispenses any drug other than professional samples shall notify the Commissioner of Consumer Protection that he is engaged in the dispensing of drugs and shall, biennially, upon the date of renewal of the controlled substance registration required by section 21a-317, inform the commissioner of his intent to continue to dispense drugs to his patients. see full law

Every practitioner who distributes, administers or dispenses any controlled substance or who proposes to engage in distributing, prescribing, administering or dispensing any controlled substance within this state shall (1) obtain a certificate of registration issued by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and (2) register for access to the electronic prescription drug monitoring program established pursuant to subsection (j) of section 21a-254. Registration for access to said program shall be in a manner prescribed by said commissioner. see full law

(3) “Prescribing practitioner” means a physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, nurse-midwife or veterinarian licensed by the state of Connecticut and authorized to prescribe medication within the scope of such person's practice. see full law