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South Carolina stock epinephrine law

We could not confirm whether South Carolina issues a statewide standing order.

Last checked 2026-08-14. Every row below links to its own source.

Statewide standing order

Unconfirmed[UNCONFIRMED]

Statute requires a prescription or standing protocol from a physician, APRN, or PA.

No source on file; treat as unverified.

How to get it in South Carolina

Two documents: a prescription in your organization's name, and a standing order saying when trained staff may use it.

Everyone
South Carolina does not issue a statewide standing order, so a prescriber signs yours. Any physician can, and in most states a nurse practitioner or PA can too.

Free medication, if you are a K-12 school

South Carolina permits nasal spray for undesignated stock use, so neffyinSchools applies here as well as EPIPEN4SCHOOLS. See both programs.

Then the devices

Buy standard auto-injectors through your usual pharmacy or medical supplier, which is what most organizations do.

The two documents you need, and who can sign them →

Every status for South Carolina

Schools — stock epinephrine

Permitted[PERMITTED]
Citation
S.C. Code §59-63-95 (Act 47 of 2023)
Verified
2026-08-14
Confidence
HIGH

Nasal spray allowed for stock use

Yes[YES]

The statute now authorizes 'lifesaving medications' generally, from a list published by the state health agency. Device-neutral drafting — but actual nasal-spray eligibility depends on that published list, which could not be retrieved. Verify with SC DPH.

Citation
Act 47 of 2023 (H 4122)
Verified
2026-08-28
Confidence
MEDIUM

Childcare

Permitted[PERMITTED]

Daycares named. Auto-injector only on the entity side.

Citation
S.C. Code §44-99-10
Verified
2026-08-14
Confidence
HIGH

Other public places

Permitted[PERMITTED]

Recreation camps, colleges, daycares, places of worship, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, restaurants, workplaces, sports arenas.

Citation
S.C. Code ch. 44-99
Verified
2026-08-14
Confidence
HIGH

This page is a starting point, not legal advice.

Laws change frequently and we may not have caught the latest amendment in South Carolina. Confirm with your state department of health or education, your district's counsel, or your medical director before relying on it.

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