South Carolina DPH Releases Data on Prescription Trends

The South Carolina Department of Public Health released its 2024 prescription drug report, highlighting shifting trends in controlled substance use, reports Spectrum News 13. The annual report found that, although overall prescriptions for controlled substances have declined, stimulant use has increased, and ketamine prescriptions rose by 120% since 2020. Nurse practitioners now lead prescribing for ketamine, signaling a change in practice patterns. Officials say the data will help shape affordability and safety policies around prescription drug use.