# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-251: Sec. 21a-251. (Formerly Sec. 19-459). Dispensing of controlled substances by hospitals, infirmaries or clinics > Connecticut · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-251 ## Section - **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-251 - **Heading:** Sec. 21a-251. (Formerly Sec. 19-459). Dispensing of controlled substances by hospitals, infirmaries or clinics - **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-251 ## Text (b) Original and continuing orders for schedule II controlled substances shall be limited to a period not exceeding seven days from the time the order is entered, but may be extended for additional periods of seven days each by the signing or initialing of the order by a prescribing practitioner. (c) Original and continuing orders for schedule III, IV or V controlled substances shall be limited in duration as designated in the written order of the prescribing practitioner, but in no case shall such order be effective for more than thirty days. (d) An original or continuing medication order for a controlled substance in a hospital, as defined in subsection (b) of section 19a-490 , or a hospice licensed by the Department of Public Health or certified pursuant to 42 USC Section 1395x, may include a range of doses that may be administered by a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 370, a licensed nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 378 or a nurse-midwife licensed pursuant to chapter 377. Each such hospital or hospice shall establish a written protocol that identifies the specific drugs that may be prescribed in ranges and that lists critical assessment parameters and guidelines to be considered in implementing such orders. The Commissioner of Consumer Protection, with the advice and assistance of the commissioner of any other state health care licensing authority having primary jurisdiction over such hospital or hospice, may require the modification of any protocol to meet the requirements of this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to restrict the use of patient administered analgesia through the use of pumps or similar devices. ## 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) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T21a_C420b_S21a-251. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.