South Carolina Pharmacy Registry & Compliance Directory

Comprehensive database of pharmacy locations across 48 counties

1,671
Active Pharmacies
46
Counties Covered
NPPES
Data Source

Top Cities by Pharmacy Count

Largest pharmacy markets in South Carolina

COLUMBIA 120 pharmacies
GREENVILLE 91 pharmacies
CHARLESTON 72 pharmacies
SPARTANBURG 53 pharmacies

South Carolina Pharmacy Landscape

There are 1,671 registered pharmacies across 46 counties in South Carolina.

Official Registry Primary Source
Data sourced from National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
SC Board of Pharmacy State Regulator
Visit official state pharmacy board website
SCRIPTS Official Program Information
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program requirements and information
SCRIPTS Clinical Login
Look up patient prescription history before dispensing controlled substances
SCRIPTS Data Submission Portal
Submit prescription dispensing data to state monitoring database

About Pharmacy Oversight in South Carolina

The South Carolina Board of Pharmacy regulates all pharmacy practice within the state, ensuring patient safety and compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws. Every pharmacy operating in South Carolina must maintain an active license and comply with ongoing regulatory requirements.

Our database includes 1,671 registered pharmacy locations across 46 counties in South Carolina, providing a comprehensive directory for compliance professionals, healthcare organizations, and researchers seeking authoritative pharmacy information.

Quick Facts

Key regulatory requirements and practice standards

Pharmacist-Technician Ratio
State regulations require a pharmacist-to-technician ratio of 1:4 (2 must be certified) to maintain safe pharmacy operations.
Continuing Education
Pharmacists must complete 15 hrs annually (6 live) of continuing education to maintain active licensure.
Technician Requirements
Pharmacy technicians in this state must meet the following requirement: Registration required; certification for high ratio.
Intern Supervision
Pharmacy intern supervision follows this standard: 1:1.
Remote Pharmacy
Remote pharmacy work and telepharmacy services are governed by these rules: Data entry only.
Vaccine Authority
Pharmacist authority to administer vaccines: Protocol-based.

Regulatory Warnings

Compliance requirements and monitoring obligations

Pharmacist in Charge Notification
When a Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) changes, the pharmacy must notify the state board within the following timeframe: Immediately.
Prescription Monitoring Reporting
Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) reporting requirements: Daily.
PMP Query Requirements
Before dispensing controlled substances, pharmacists must check the Prescription Monitoring Program: Mandatory for all controls.
Board Inspection Focus
State pharmacy board inspections frequently focus on: PIC must be 'physically present' at least 30 hours per week..

Browse by County

All counties sorted by pharmacy count

Charleston County 172 pharmacies
Greenville County 159 pharmacies
Richland County 130 pharmacies
Spartanburg County 112 pharmacies
Horry County 106 pharmacies
Lexington County 102 pharmacies
York County 78 pharmacies
Anderson County 70 pharmacies
Florence County 65 pharmacies
Aiken County 56 pharmacies
Beaufort County 52 pharmacies
Pickens County 46 pharmacies
Orangeburg County 40 pharmacies
Georgetown County 39 pharmacies
Berkeley County 37 pharmacies
Dorchester County 35 pharmacies
Lancaster County 32 pharmacies
Darlington County 29 pharmacies
Oconee County 29 pharmacies
Sumter County 28 pharmacies
Greenwood County 24 pharmacies
Laurens County 23 pharmacies
Jasper County 17 pharmacies
Chesterfield County 16 pharmacies
Cherokee County 14 pharmacies
Clarendon County 14 pharmacies
Kershaw County 14 pharmacies
Bamberg County 12 pharmacies
Barnwell County 12 pharmacies
Dillon County 12 pharmacies
Marion County 11 pharmacies
Marlboro County 11 pharmacies
Colleton County 10 pharmacies
Chester County 8 pharmacies
Williamsburg County 8 pharmacies
Edgefield County 7 pharmacies
Newberry County 7 pharmacies
Hampton County 5 pharmacies
Lee County 5 pharmacies
Saluda County 5 pharmacies
Union County 5 pharmacies
Abbeville County 3 pharmacies
Allendale County 3 pharmacies
Calhoun County 3 pharmacies
Fairfield County 3 pharmacies
McCormick County 1 pharmacies