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South Carolina H3592: Compounding pharmacies

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State: South Carolina
Bill: H3592
Filed: 2022-12-15
Read the bill: OpenStates →
Last reviewed: 2026-10-02

Plain-English Summary

South Carolina H3592 is now Act 132 of 2024 and rewrites parts of the state pharmacy law on compounding. It clarifies rules for permitted compounding pharmacies, allows certain office and institutional use of compounded preparations, and lets authorized dispensers acquire drugs from FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities.

Key Points

Compounding pharmacies may compound for valid prescriptions and expected routine prescribing patterns.
Physicians may stock compounded meds for office or ambulatory-surgery administration without per-dose prescriptions.
Authorized dispensers may buy compounded or repackaged drugs directly from FDA 503B outsourcing facilities.
Pharmacy technicians may assist with compounding, with pharmacist training, supervision, and final check.
No clear change to telehealth, NP or naturopath scope, controlled substances, or prescription monitoring.

What to Watch For

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Opportunity The 503B language may improve clinic and pharmacy access to outsourced compounded drugs.

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Opportunity Office-use language may help clinics administer compounded peptides when otherwise lawful.

Concern New Board of Pharmacy regulations could add reporting, inspection, or quality rules that affect costs or availability.

Note The bill does not appear to override federal FDA limits on what may be compounded.

Where the Bill Stands

The bill was ratified May 8, 2024, signed by the Governor May 13, 2024, and became Act 132 effective May 13, 2024.

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