South Carolina Code § 44-53-720

Restrictions on use of methadone.
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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.

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