Restrictions on use of methadone.

S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-720
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Methadone and its salts are restricted to: (1) use in treatment, maintenance, or detoxification programs as approved by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, including narcotic treatment programs operating pursuant to Section 40-43-72. (2) dispensing by a hospital for analgesia, pertussis, and detoxification treatment as approved by the Department of Health and Environmental Control. (3) dispensing by a retail pharmacy for analgesia as provided for by R. 61-4, Section 507.5. Effect of Amendment 2023 Act No. 43, SECTION 2, in (1), inserted ", including narcotic treatment programs operating pursuant to Section 40-43-72" at the end.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t44c053.phpFetched: 10/17/2026

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