Controlled Substances Monitoring - Overview
DHEC's Bureau of Drug Control enforces the S.C. Controlled Substances Act, which closely parallels the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970. The S.C. Controlled Substances Act:
What Must Be Reported
All dispensers of Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances are required to collect and report the following information to the data repository managed by Appriss:
Non Compliance Penalties
What can occur to those who do not report or disclose confidential information?
Dispensers who fail to report will be subject to a two thousand ($2,000) dollars fine and/or two (2) years imprisonment. Authorized users who knowingly disclose their account user information or breach confidentiality of the information will be subject to a ten thousand ($10,000) dollars fine and/or ten (10) years imprisonment.
For additional information call 803-896-0688 or email scripts@dph.sc.gov.
New PMP Law FAQs
Continuing the efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in South Carolina, the Governor signed H.3728 into law on May 16, 2019, with an effective date of January 1, 2021. Highlights from this law are listed below, and more information on the e-prescribing and opioid antidote administration reporting requirements are contained on this page.
Individual’s Request for Prescription Monitoring Report
An individual may request a copy of his or her own S.C. Prescription Monitoring Report (PMP). Please fill out the Patient Request for Own PMP form completely and include the desired date range for the report. PMP data is maintained in the system for 6 years. The form must be notarized and returned with a copy of the individual's current government issued identification. Please be aware the report will only be mailed to the address listed on the government issued identification.
Do’s and Don’ts Concerning SCRIPTS
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- Do use the SCRIPTS report as a tool only.
Prescription Monitoring
NEW: 2023 PMP Annual Report Available Here!
PMP Data Visualizations!
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Prescription Monitoring Program has created new, public-facing data visualizations that provide insight on controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in the state of South Carolina.
Drug Control Renewals
NO GRACE PERIOD
The South Carolina Controlled Substances Act eliminates the registration grace period. Changes to the South Carolina Code of Laws Section 44-53-280 (C & D) were effective May 18, 2018.
What If My Registration Expires?
The registration of a registrant who fails to renew by April 1 or October 1, whichever is applicable, is canceled.
Changes - Name, Address, Drug Schedules
To make changes to your practice location address, registrant name, or drug schedules on your current South Carolina (DHEC) controlled substances registration, follow the applicable instructions below. To make corresponding changes to your current DEA registration, follow the applicable instructions on the DEA’s website here.