South Carolina Statutes

§ 40-43-20 — License required.

South Carolina § 40-43-20

JurisdictionSouth Carolina

Title 40PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 43SOUTH CAROLINA PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-43-20 (2026).

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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for an individual to engage in the practice of pharmacy unless currently licensed pursuant to this chapter.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 366, SECTION 1. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1962 Code SECTION 56-1303; 1952 Code SECTION 56-1303; 1942 Code SECTION 5170; 1932 Code SECTION 5170; 1925 (34) 32; 1984 Act No. 415; 1976 Code SECTION 40-43-30.

Nearby Sections

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§ 40-43-10

Short title; purpose of chapter; severability.

§ 40-43-110

License expiration; license renewals; lapsed licenses.

§ 40-43-130

Continuing education; topics; hours; carry over of hours; exemption period following examination; certificate of completion; authority to grant exemption for postgraduate degree work.

§ 40-43-140

Grounds for suspension, revocation, denial, or refusal of board to renew permit or imposition of disciplinary action; penalties for persons distributing or delivering drugs or devices not in accordance with this chapter.

§ 40-43-150

Procedures for investigations, hearings, injunctive actions, and disciplinary actions; voluntary surrender of license; appeal.

§ 40-43-160

Unlawful practice of pharmacy following hearing; fine; penalty.

§ 40-43-170

State of Emergency; prerequisites to emergency refills; dispensing of medications by pharmacists not licensed in this State.

§ 40-43-180

Construction of chapter; third party payors not required to provide service or pay for services provided for in this chapter.

§ 40-43-190

Protocol for pharmacists to administer vaccines without order of practitioner; informed consent; records.

§ 40-43-195

Central fill pharmacies.

§ 40-43-197

Authorized dispensation of drugs; outsourcing facilities.

§ 40-43-20

License required.

§ 40-43-200

Joint Pharmacist Administered Vaccines Committee; meetings, quorum, and chairperson; duties of committee.

§ 40-43-210

§ 40-43-230

Pharmacists permitted to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives in certain circumstances.

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