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This informational reference map is being presented to assist you in keeping updated on your state's compliance status with USP Chapter 797 and continuing education (CE) renewal requirements through a research project conducted by CriticalPoint, LLC and NABP.
South Carolina Board of Pharmacy
STATE COMPLIANCE SURVEY RESULTS
Does the state have specific language requiring compliance with USP 797? Yes - South Carolina Board of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Document, Policy #137 says: "A facility which is permitted by the Board of Pharmacy for Sterile product compounding should meet the intent and guidelines of the USP by the permit renewal period beginning January 2006 by obtaining Accreditation from an organization approved by the Board and/or giving evidence of personnel training, facility and equipment maintenance, and product testing and validation. Policies and procedures as well as logs and other documentation should be maintained by the facility to support compliance with the level of product compounding performed. In lieu of compliance by the date above, a facility may propose a written plan of action for compliance and be subject to re-inspection on an individual basis."
Does the state have specific language requiring compliance with Sterile Compounding or Parenteral Preparations regulations? Yes
What is regulation cited and verbiage used? South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 - Professions and Occupations - Chapter 43.
LICENSE AND TRAINING SURVEY RESULTS
How many hours of training are required for license renewal? 15
How often must you renew your license? Annually
How many hours of didactic/live training are required for renewal? 6 hours must be obtained through attendance at lectures, seminars, or workshops.
How many hours of pharmacy law are required for license renewals? N/A
How many hours during the renewal period must be in Sterile Compounding? N/A
Other information on license renewal training? All hours completed in any license year in excess of the requirement may be carried forward for credit in the next license year but may not be carried forward for more than one license year.
What is the state law reference number regarding license renewal training? South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 - Professions and Occupations - Chapter 43 Pharmacists - Section 40-43-130
What is the name of this section heading? Continuing Education
What is the verbiage regarding the renewal of license requirements? (B) Each licensed pharmacist, as a condition of an active status license renewal, shall complete fifteen hours (1.5 CEU's) of American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accredited continuing pharmacy education or continuing medical education (CME), Category I, or both, each license year. Of the fifteen hours, a minimum of six hours must be obtained through attendance at lectures, seminars, or workshops. At least fifty percent of the total number of hours required must be in drug therapy or patient management.
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