Gov. Henry McMaster (R) signed HB 3988, legislation that authorizes pharmacists to administer non-flu vaccines to persons 16 years of age and older, to order and administer flu and COVID tests and to delegate both vaccine administration and the administration of tests to pharmacy technicians working under their supervision. The act took effect upon signature of the Governor.
Also in South Carolina, on July 1, 2024, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) became two separate agencies, the Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and the Department of Public Health (DPH). Additionally, DHEC’s retail food program and milk and dairy lab moved to the Department of Agriculture (SCDA). You can visit the linked agencies for your needs or visit the DHEC homepage to choose the correct agency website.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.