HB 4117, sponsored by Rep. Phyllis Henderson (R), was signed by Gov. Henry McMaster (R) on May 18 and was effective immediately. This measure allows drug control to provide data in the prescription monitoring program to the presiding judge of a drug court pertaining to a specific case involving a designated person.
Also in South Carolina…HB 3826, sponsored by Rep. Chip Huggins (R), was signed by Gov. Henry McMaster (R) on May 17. Effective 60 days after signing, this measure requires all prescriptions for Schedule II through V controlled substances to be written on tamper-resistant prescription pads, unless transmitted by fax, orally or electronically.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.