South Carolina Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for South Carolina healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in South Carolina for individuals and businesses. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
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South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration - Animal Control/Shelter
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1174A: Application for South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration - Automated Storage Machine (ASM)
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1174A: Application for South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration - EMS/Rescue Squad
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1174A: Application for South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration - Health Clinic
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1174A: Application for South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration - Narcotic Treatment Program
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1198: SC Controlled Substances Application - Narcotic Treatment Program |
| Agency Fee: | $325 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration - Pharmacy
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1174A: Application for South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina EMS Non-Dispensing Drug Outlet Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $280 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $140 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
South Carolina Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Drug Outlet Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | Federally Qualified Health Center Drug (FQHC) Drug Outlet Application |
| Agency Fee: | $280 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $140 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
South Carolina Medical Gases/Legend Devices Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $280 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $140 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
South Carolina Non-Dispensing Drug Outlet Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $280 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $140 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
South Carolina Non-Practitioner Controlled Substances Registration - Analytical/Forensic Lab
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1026: Non-Practitioner SC Controlled Substances Application |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Non-Practitioner Controlled Substances Registration - Canine Unit
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1026: Non-Practitioner SC Controlled Substances Application |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Non-Practitioner Controlled Substances Registration - Distributor
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1026: Non-Practitioner SC Controlled Substances Application |
| Agency Fee: | $550 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Non-Practitioner Controlled Substances Registration - Exporter/Importer
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1026: Non-Practitioner SC Controlled Substances Application |
| Agency Fee: | $550 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Non-Practitioner Controlled Substances Registration - Hospital
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1026: Non-Practitioner SC Controlled Substances Application |
| Agency Fee: | $325 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Non-Practitioner Controlled Substances Registration - Importer/Exporter/Broker/Forwarder
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1026: Non-Practitioner SC Controlled Substances Application |
| Agency Fee: | $550 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Non-Practitioner Controlled Substances Registration - Manufacturer
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1026: Non-Practitioner SC Controlled Substances Application |
| Agency Fee: | $650 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Non-Resident Medical Gases/Legend Devices Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $420 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $280 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | Applications are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
South Carolina Non-Resident Non-Dispensing Pharmacy Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $420 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $280 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | Applications are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
South Carolina Non-Resident Outsourcing Facility Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $700 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $700 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | Applications are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
South Carolina Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $420 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $280 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | Applications are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
South Carolina Non-Resident Third Party Logistics Provider Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $700 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $700 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | Applications are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
South Carolina Non-Resident Wholesale/Distributor and/or Manufacturer Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | Non Resident Wholesale Distributor and/or Manufacturer Application |
| Agency Fee: | $700 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $700 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | Applications are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
South Carolina Outsourcing Facility Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $280 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $140 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
South Carolina Pharmacy Permit
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation - Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $280 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $140 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Individual Licenses
South Carolina Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration - Mid-Level Practitioner
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1174A: Application for South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration - Practitioner - DMD, DDS, DVM, or OD
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1174A: Application for South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration - Practitioner - MD or DO
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1174A: Application for South Carolina Controlled Substances Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by October 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Non-Practitioner Controlled Substances Registration - Researcher
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DHEC 1026: Non-Practitioner SC Controlled Substances Application |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
| Notes: | Licensees are notified of the fee at the time of renewal. |
South Carolina Pharmacist License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $70 |
| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
South Carolina Pharmacy Intern Certificate
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Intern certificates are valid for 6 years and cannot be renewed.
South Carolina Pharmacy Technician Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Learn about healthcare and pharmaceutical licensing in other states:
Controlled Substance Registration - In addition to a pharmacy license, controlled substance registration registration is required in many states for pharmacies that distribute controlled substances.
NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) - Host a variety of programs and resources relating to pharmacist and pharmacy licensure and examination.
Pharmacist in Charge - A licensed pharmacist designated by a pharmacy to act as the party responsible for compliance with regulations.
VPP (Verified Pharmacy Program) - A program run by NABP that allows state boards to share information and more easily register out-of-state pharmacies.
