SC S0449

Authorizes pharmacists and physicians in South Carolina to enter into collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) for coordinated patient care, including medication management, monitoring, education, and assessments for specifically identified patients

Requires both the pharmacist and physician to be licensed, in good standing, actively practicing, and physically located within South Carolina, with access to shared electronic medical records or a HIPAA-compliant method for sharing written records

Expands pharmacist authority to initiate and administer CLIA-waived tests for influenza, SARS-CoV-2, streptococcal pharyngitis, and other conditions approved by the Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Pharmacy

Allows pharmacists to initiate treatment for conditions identified through testing pursuant to joint protocols issued by the Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Pharmacy, which must be issued within 90 days and updated at least annually

Requires the State Board of Pharmacy and State Board of Medical Examiners to promulgate regulations governing CPAs before any agreements can be implemented