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What is the purpose of the SC Board of Pharmacy according to the SC Pharmacy Practice Act?
To promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy.
What is required for the transfer of pharmacist licenses from other jurisdictions?
SC requires that your original pharmacy license remain active for your SC license to remain valid.
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Study Notes
Purpose of the SC Board of Pharmacy
- Aims to promote, preserve, and protect public health, safety, and welfare.
- Achieved through effective control and regulation of pharmacy practice.
Transfer of Pharmacist Licenses: Requirements
- Written application is mandatory.
- Initial licensure qualifications must match state requirements at the time of licensure.
- Proof of initial licensure by examination and good standing is required.
- No suspensions or restrictions on licenses from other states, except for nonrenewal or CE failure.
- Payment of specified fees is necessary.
- Must pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE).
- An interview with board members is part of the process.
Reciprocity Process
- Original pharmacy license must remain active for SC license validity.
Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR)
- Functions as the umbrella agency for the Board of Pharmacy, providing legal and administrative support.
Composition of the Board
- Total of 9 members:
- 7 elected pharmacists from congressional districts.
- 2 members-at-large: one pharmacist and one public member appointed by the governor.
Board Meetings
- Held five times a year: January, March, June, September, and November.
- Open to public attendance.
Board Committees
- Various committees include:
- Compounding Committee
- Legislative Committee
- Nuclear Pharmacy Committee
- Pharmacy Technician Committee
- Practice & Technology Committee
- Recovering Professionals Program (RPP)
- Participation in Healthcare Collaborative
BOP Staff Roles
- Administrator must be a licensed pharmacist and chief drug inspector.
- Inspectors must also be licensed pharmacists conducting inspections under the administrator’s supervision.
BOP Inspections
- All permitted facilities in South Carolina undergo inspections every two years.
Reporting Changes to the BOP
- Reporting can be done via fax, mail, or online.
- Changes must be reported within 10 days.
- Pharmacists must report changes in employment, personal name or address, and changes in PIC.
- Technicians must report changes in employment and personal name or address.
Bureau of Drug Control (DHEC)
- Enforces the SC Controlled Substances Act, paralleling federal legislation.
- Acts as South Carolina’s local DEA.
- Inspectors are licensed pharmacists and state law enforcement officers.
- Annual registration with DHEC is required for entities engaging in controlled substances activity.
SCRIPTS Program
- Designed to enhance the ability to identify and prevent prescription drug diversion.
- Aims for an efficient and cost-effective operation without disrupting appropriate medical use.
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