Board of Pharmacy

South Carolina Pharmacy License Defense Attorney

The practice of pharmacy in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. The Board of Pharmacy is charged with the authority to grant or deny initial licensure to a pharmacy or pharmacy technician applicant.  The South Carolina Board of Pharmacy is also responsible for regulating the conduct of licensees. In short, it exists to protect the consumer and the public.  The Board of Pharmacy has the power to issue hefty sanctions and limit your right to future practice.  

If you have received notice that a complaint has been initiated against your pharmacy or pharmacy technician license, we strongly recommend that you consult a pharmacy license defense attorney before responding to the assigned investigator.  It's important to have an advocate on your side to protect your license and continued right to practice.  Call us today to speak directly with a pharmacist license defense attorney to learn more about the administrative process and how our team can help.  

Responding to A South Carolina Board of Pharmacy Complaint 

A South Carolina Board of Pharmacy Complaint may arise a number of ways from a variety of sources.  Whether the complaint is filed by a co-worker, supervisor, patient, or even a competitor, you have the right to defend your pharmacy license and protect your right to continued practice. Regardless of the source of the complaint, our South Carolina pharmacy license defense attorneys are here to help protect your license and right to future practice. 

Defending a Pharmacy License Investigation Begins At the Investigative Stage

Receiving notice of an investigation with the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy does not mean that you violated the practice act or that you do not have any defenses.  However, an allegation against your South Carolina Pharmacy license should be taken seriously, and we strongly suggest that you consult a pharmacy license defense attorney before responding to the assigned SC LLR Pharmacy Inspector. If you have been served with a temporary suspension order, 

Licensees under investigation with the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy are typically asked to provide a written response to the allegations. The investigative process is your first chance to relay your version of events to the Board. If we are retained early enough, we will draft an aggressive statement on your behalf to submit to the investigator.  This initial statement can shape the investigator's perspective of the case and impact the ultimate disposition of your case.  

Complaints against South Carolina Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Include:

• Failure to properly supervise or aiding and abetting unlicensed practice;
• Practicing with a lapsed pharmacy permit;
• Failure to conduct routine inspections as required by law.
• Failure to properly store or restrict access to medication;
• Failure to timely notify the Board of a change in the pharmacist in charge;
• Failure to disclose, or provide accurate information in an application, or license renewal.