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POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE
MAJORITY FAVORABLE
April 14, 2021
H. 3179
Introduced by Reps. G.M. Smith, McCabe, Caskey, Yow and Brawley
S. Printed 4/14/21--S.
Read the first time March 3, 2021.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3179) to amend Section 44-53-360, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to prescriptions, so as to exempt surgically implanted drug delivery, etc., respectfully
Has polled the Bill out majority favorable.
TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT SURGICALLY IMPLANTED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS FROM THE THIRTY-ONE DAY SUPPLY LIMITATION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 44-53-360(e) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(e) Prescriptions for controlled substances in Schedule II with the exception of transdermal patches and surgically implanted drug delivery systems, must not exceed a thirty-one day supply. Prescriptions for Schedule II substances must be dispensed within ninety days of the date of issue, after which time they are void. Prescriptions for controlled substances in Schedules III through V, inclusive, must not exceed a ninety-day supply."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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