DPH Ends Authorization for One-Time Early Refill of Schedule III-V Prescriptions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 4, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Sept. 28, 2025, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (“Department”) authorized a one-time early refill of schedule III-V prescriptions for valid refills that were due through Oct. 4, 2025. The authorization was issued pursuant to Executive Order No. 2025-33, which declared a state of emergency due to the threat posed by Tropical Disturbance Invest 94L and which authorized state agencies to waive or suspend provisions of existing regulations prescribing procedures for conduct of state business if strict compliance would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency. The state of emergency was rescinded by Executive Order No. 2025-34, issued Sept. 29, 2025.
The authorization for one-time early refills of schedule III-V prescriptions is no longer in effect.
Tags
FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports Seven New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 62, and One Public Exposure Notification
Read Full ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 28, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting seven new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 62 and the total number reported to DPH this year to 65.
-
Rabid Animals Confirmed in Chesterfield and Pickens County; One Person and Two Pets Exposed
Read Full ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 26, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon and a skunk have tested positive for rabies in separate incidents.
-
TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports Three New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 55, and One Public Exposure Notification
Read Full ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 25, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting three new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 55 and the total number reported to DPH this year to 58.
-
Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Pickens County; One Pet Exposed
Read Full ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 25, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Mile Creek Road and Double Tree Trail in Pickens, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.