Bill > H4653

This bill seeks to amend South Carolina's controlled substances law by adding two specific medications, mifepristone and misoprostol, to Schedule IV of the state's controlled substances classification. These medications, which are commonly used in medication abortion and for managing certain gynecological conditions, would be subject to the regulatory controls and prescription requirements associated with Schedule IV drugs. The bill specifies that the addition includes not just the base compounds, but also their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers. The legislation includes standard legal language preserving existing legal actions and penalties under prior law, and will take effect upon the Governor's approval. By placing these medications in Schedule IV, the bill introduces additional regulatory oversight and potential restrictions on their possession, distribution, and prescription in the state.