The Board of Medical Examiners has approved revisions to the SC Protocol for Administration of Vaccines by Pharmacists effective September 17. These changes follow recommendations from the Joint Pharmacist Administered Vaccines Committee on September 15.  

Key Update:  

Pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and eligible pharmacy technicians are now authorized to administer FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines without a licensed practitioner's order, provided administration follows recommendations from one of the following:  

  • ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices)  
  • AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
  • AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) or  
  • ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)  

Important Reminders:  

  • Age restrictions still apply. As outlined in Appendix J, pharmacists may only administer FDA-approved or EUA COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 16 years of age and older, in accordance with guidelines from the groups above.  
  • All pharmacies must have a printed copy of the most current protocol in the area where vaccines are administered.  

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.