# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-244a: Sec. 21a-244a. Drug records maintained on electronic data processing systems or media systems. Electronic identifiers. Regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-244a

## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-244a
- **Heading:** Sec. 21a-244a. Drug records maintained on electronic data processing systems or media systems. Electronic identifiers. Regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 21a / Chapter 420b / Section 21a-244a

## Text

(1) “Drug” means (A) articles recognized in the official United States Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States or official National Formulary, or any supplement to any of them; (B) articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease in man or other animals; (C) articles, other than food, intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or any other animal; and (D) articles intended for use as a component of any articles specified in this subdivision; but shall not include devices or their components, parts or accessories;

(2) “Licensed practitioner” means a person licensed by the state of Connecticut, any other state, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and authorized to prescribe medication within the scope of his practice; and

(3) “Drug record” means a record maintained pursuant to this chapter or chapter 400j, 417, 418 or 420c of drug ordering, drug distribution, receipt of drugs, storage of drugs, disposition of drugs, and orders of drugs issued by a licensed practitioner for a patient.

(b) In lieu of maintaining written drug records required by state or federal law to be kept in the state, such records may be created and maintained on electronic data processing systems or other electronic media systems. If a conflict exists between maintaining a written drug record and maintaining an electronic drug record, the written drug record shall be maintained.

(c) Electronic identifiers, including, but not limited to, electronic codes or signatures, voice prints, retinal prints or handprints may be substituted in lieu of required written signatures or initials.

(d) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, establishing the use of electronic data processing systems or other electronic media systems for maintaining drug records. No such electronic data processing system shall be implemented prior to the adoption of these regulations.

## Nearby sections

- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-240 Sec. 21a-240. (Formerly Sec. 19-443). Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-240.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-243 Sec. 21a-243. (Formerly Sec. 19-451). Regulations. Schedules of controlled substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-243.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-244a Sec. 21a-244a. Drug records maintained on electronic data processing systems or media systems. Electronic identifiers. Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-244a.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-245 Sec. 21a-245. (Formerly Sec. 19-452). Manufacture, sale, administering of restricted substances regulated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-245.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-246 Sec. 21a-246. (Formerly Sec. 19-453). License to manufacture, wholesale, supply, compound, etc. Exception. License fees. License to possess and supply marijuana.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-246.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-248 Sec. 21a-248. (Formerly Sec. 19-456). Sale or dispensing of controlled drugs by licensed manufacturer or wholesaler. Records; orders. Scope of uses limited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-248.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-249 Sec. 21a-249. (Formerly Sec. 19-457). Prescription requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-249.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-250 Sec. 21a-250. (Formerly Sec. 19-458). Rights and duties of pharmacist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-250.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-251 Sec. 21a-251. (Formerly Sec. 19-459). Dispensing of controlled substances by hospitals, infirmaries or clinics.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-251.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-252 Sec. 21a-252. (Formerly Sec. 19-460). Prescription and dispensing of controlled substances by certain practitioners. Surrender of unused substances by patients. Prescription, dispensing and administering of controlled substances to immediate family members or for personal use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-252.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-254 Sec. 21a-254. (Formerly Sec. 19-461). Designation of restricted drugs or substances by regulations. Records required by chapter. Electronic prescription drug monitoring program. Information reporting of diabetes drugs and devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-254.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-255 Sec. 21a-255. (Formerly Sec. 19-462). Penalty for failure to make, furnish or keep records, statements or information. General penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-255.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-256 Sec. 21a-256. (Formerly Sec. 19-463). Labeling of package or container of controlled substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-256.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-257 Sec. 21a-257. (Formerly Sec. 19-464). Person receiving narcotic drug to keep it in original container. Exceptions. Class D misdemeanor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-257.md)

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