ISOTRETINOIN initiation approved!

The board approved my proposal to be allowed to initiate isotretion, based on the new iPLEDGE program and it's restrictions. The next step is to get this right approved for ALL derm PAs in our state, not just me. For now, if any other derm PAs want to be allowed to legally initiate isotretinoin without consignature of their Supervising Physician (SP) present, they must petition the board individually. This is what I recommend at this time. South Carolina's current PA prescribing restriction is embarrassing, inconvenient, and a barrier to patient care.
We will discuss this further in our upcoming SCAPAiD meeting in Charleston March 26th.