SC S0449

Authorizes licensed pharmacists and physicians in South Carolina to enter into collaborative practice agreements for patient care

Defines collaborative practice agreements as written plans between pharmacists and physicians to provide medication management services, monitoring, education, and assessments for specifically identified patients

Requires both parties to be licensed, in good standing, actively practicing, and physically located within South Carolina

Mandates that pharmacists and physicians share access to the same electronic medical records system or establish a HIPAA-compliant method for secure communication

Requires the State Board of Pharmacy and State Board of Medical Examiners to promulgate regulations before collaborative practice agreements can be implemented