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The laws and regulations for the Program.
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Statutes

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Act M.G.L. Chapter 94C 

Regulations

105 CMR 700.00: Implementation of M.G.L. c.94C 
105 CMR 720.00: List of interchangeable drug products 
105 CMR 721.00: Standards for prescription format and security in Massachusetts 
105 CMR 722.00: Dispensing procedures for clinic and hospital pharmacies 
105 CMR 724.00: Implementation of MGL c. 94D: The controlled substances therapeutic act 

Circular Letters

Policy 2024-05: Schedules II and III Quantity Limits 
Circular Letter: DCP 23-10-121 - Pharmacist prescribing and dispensing of hormonal contraceptive 
Circular Letter: DCP 23-04-119 - Utilization of Unlicensed Staff to Administer Rescue Medications 
Circular Letter: DCP 23-04-118 - Pharmacist Administration of Medications for the Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder 
Circular Letter: DCP 23-04-117 - MCSRs for Third Party Logistics Providers, Virtual Manufacturers and Virtual Distributors 
Circular Letter: DCP 23-04-116 - Address for Individual Practitioner Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration 
Circular Letter: DCP 23-04-115 - Medication Administration in Houses of Correction and Department of Correction facilities 
Circular Letter: DCP 22-07-113 – Changes to PMP Reporting Requirements 
Procedures Regarding Drug Disposal Receptacles - Circular Letter DCP 23-04-120 
Dispensing Authorized Generics - Circular Letter DCP 22-01-112 
Out-of-State Schedule II Prescriptions and Supervised Prescribing - Circular Letter: DCP 21-10-111 
Schedule II-VI Controlled Substances Approved for Acute Use in Hospice Inpatient Facilities – Circular Letter DHCQ 20-3-700 
Electronic Prescribing and Dispensing – Circular Letter DCP 19-12-108 
Controlled Substances in Schedule II-V Approved for Inclusion in Long Term Care Facilities Emergency Kits - Circular Letter: DHCQ 18-6-679 

Guidelines

Opioid 7 day restriction and partial fill notice 
General accountability guidelines for controlled substances in hospitals and clinics with pharmacies 
Drug restocking arrangements between hospitals and ambulance services 
Choosing a pharmacy consultant 
Labeling guidelines for sample prescription drugs 
Accountability for manufacturers' samples 

Policies

Use of Pharmacy Technician Trainees to Stock Automated Dispensing Devices  
Expedited Partner Therapy Prescriptions  
Automated Dispensing Device Use 
Policy on oxygen bars in Massachusetts 
Elements of a written prescription 

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