South Carolina § 44-53-350 - Order forms for distribution of controlled substances.
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§ 44-53-350. Order forms for distribution of controlled substances.
(a) Controlled substances in Schedules I and II shall be distributed by a registrant to another registrant only pursuant to an order form prescribed by the Department. Compliance with the provisions of Federal law respecting order forms shall be deemed compliance with this section.
(b) Nothing contained in subsection (a) shall apply:
(1) To the administering or dispensing of such substances to a patient by a practitioner in the course of his professional practice, however, such practitioner shall comply with the requirements of Section 44-53-340;
(2) To the distribution or dispensing of such substances by a pharmacist to an ultimate user pursuant to a written prescription issued by a practitioner authorized to issue such prescription, however, such pharmacist shall comply with the requirements of Section 44-53-340.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-1510.47; 1971 (57) 800.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 44-53-350 ("Order forms for distribution of controlled substances.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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