Provision of information concerning personal opioid drug deactivation and disposal system at time of dispensing of an opioid drug

(a) As used in this section: (1) “Dispense” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-240; (2) “Opioid drug” has the same meaning as provided in section 20-14o; (3) “Personal opioid drug deactivation and disposal system” means a product that is designed for personal use and enables a patient to permanently deactivate and destroy an opioid drug; (4) “Pharmacist” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-240; and (5) “Pharmacy” has the same meaning as provided in section 21a-240. (b) Each pharmacist who dispenses an opioid drug to a patient in this state may provide to such patient, at the time such pharmacist dispenses such drug to such patient, information concerning a personal opioid drug deactivation and disposal system, including, but not limited to, the Internet web site address for the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services containing such information pursuant to section 17a-673d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to a pharmacist who dispenses an opioid drug for a patient while the patient is in a facility or health care setting.