South Carolina § 44-117-20 Definitions.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-117-20 — Definitions.

South Carolina·Title 44 HEALTH·Ch. 117 PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT

As used in this chapter:

(1)"Patient prescription drug information" means data that is conveyed by or on behalf of a practitioner in ordering a prescription drug or device before being dispensed and that identifies the patient as the recipient of the prescription drug or device. The term also includes any data concerning the dispensing of a drug or device that identifies a patient as having been the recipient of a prescription drug or device, whether this data is held by a practitioner, pharmacy, or another entity.

(2)"Practitioner" means a licensed health care professional authorized under state law to order a prescription drug or device.

(3)"Prescription drug or device" means a drug or device that is dispensed pursuant to the order of a practitioner.

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As used in this chapter: (1) "Patient prescription drug information" means data that is conveyed by or on behalf of a practitioner in ordering a prescription drug or device before being dispensed and that identifies the patient as the recipient of the prescription drug or device. The term also includes any data concerning the dispensing of a drug or device that identifies a patient as having been the recipient of a prescription drug or device, whether this data is held by a practitioner, pharmacy, or another entity. (2) "Practitioner" means a licensed health care professional authorized under state law to order a prescription drug or device. (3) "Prescription drug or device" means a drug or device that is dispensed pursuant to the order of a practitioner.

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