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Laws, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines

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 23-04-117 - 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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