As used in this chapter:
(1) "Patient prescription drug information" means data that is conveyed by or on behalf of a practitioner in ordering a prescription drug or device before being dispensed and that identifies the patient as the recipient of the prescription drug or device. The term also includes any data concerning the dispensing of a drug or device that identifies a patient as having been the recipient of a prescription drug or device, whether this data is held by a practitioner, pharmacy, or another entity.
(2) "Practitioner" means a licensed health care professional authorized under state law to order a prescription drug or device.
(3) "Prescription drug or device" means a drug or device that is dispensed pursuant to the order of a practitioner.
HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 85, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 117 - Prescription Information Privacy Act
Section 44-117-10. Short title.
Section 44-117-20. Definitions.
Section 44-117-30. Prescription drug information transfer and receipt; exceptions.
Section 44-117-40. Violations and penalties.
Section 44-117-50. Application; certain laws and authority not invalidated.
Section 44-117-310. Definitions.
Section 44-117-350. Protection of confidentiality of prescription information.
Section 44-117-360. Improper revealing of confidential information.
Section 44-117-380. Compliance with South Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act.