Prescriptions for Minors
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S. 710, aims to change South Carolina law regarding medication prescriptions for minors under the age of 16. It requires a parent or legal guardian to provide prior consent for a medical professional to prescribe medication to the minor. Additionally, it ensures that the person responsible for the minor’s welfare can review the minor’s prescription records, regardless of where they are maintained, with some exceptions outlined in the legislation.
Key provisions
- Requires prior consent from a parent or legal guardian for medication prescriptions for minors under 16.
- Allows the person responsible for the minor’s welfare to review the minor’s prescription records.
- Exempts emancipated minors, married minors, and minors with a child from the consent requirement.
- Exempts homeless minors who do not have a designated caregiver.
- Exempts situations where the prescribing professional reports suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Exempts prescription refills if the previous prescription complied with the law.
- Exempts cases where the prescription conflicts with federal law.
Who is affected
- Minors under the age of 16
- Parents
- Legal Guardians
- Medical Professionals
- Healthcare Providers
Notable changes
- Expands the rights of parents/guardians to access their child’s prescription records.
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