CT HB07179

Pharmaceutical manufacturers employing sales representatives must register annually as pharmaceutical marketing firms with a $150 fee, and report representative activities including contacts with prescribers, samples distributed, and gifts provided by July 1st each year

Licensed veterinarians may authorize staff to dispense prescription veterinary drugs under their direct supervision, provided they have an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship and access to the animal's medical records

Nonlegend (over-the-counter) drugs may be sold in vending machines that maintain proper temperature/humidity, contain only unexpired products in original packaging, and display owner contact information and drug tampering reporting instructions

Organizations distributing free naloxone through secure boxes are exempt from obtaining a nonlegend drug permit, and applicants attesting they will distribute nonlegend drugs without compensation are exempt from permit fees

Secure boxes for opioid antagonist distribution have simplified requirements (securely affixed, publicly accessible, displaying required signage) with previous mandates for temperature control, tamper-resistance, and alarms removed