MS HB1264

Requires the State Board of Pharmacy to assess an annual fee not exceeding $10.00 against each person licensed to dispense controlled substances in Mississippi to fund the Prescription Monitoring Program.

Mandates all entities dispensing controlled substances in Mississippi report this information to a computerized tracking system for DEA Schedule II, III, IV, and V substances.

Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to share collected prescription data with licensed practitioners, law enforcement, regulatory boards, Medicaid, courts, and other state prescription monitoring programs, while maintaining confidentiality under state and federal law.

Specifies program purposes including safeguarding public health, supporting legitimate controlled substance use, identifying drug diversion, assisting law enforcement, and informing the public about substance use and abuse trends.

Establishes penalties including license suspension or administrative penalties for practitioners or pharmacists who knowingly fail to submit or knowingly submit incorrect drug monitoring information.

Becomes effective July 1, 2010.