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MS HB1178
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Moak
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AI Summary
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Requires dispensers and prescribers of controlled substances and specified noncontrolled drugs to check the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) database before dispensing or prescribing these medications.
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Imposes penalties including license actions, registrations or permit revocation, and/or administrative penalties under Sections 73-21-97 and 73-21-103 for dispensers or prescribers who knowingly fail to obtain drug-monitoring information before dispensing or prescribing.
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Deletes the July 1, 2014 repealer on the prescription monitoring program administered by the State Board of Pharmacy, making the program permanent.
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Maintains existing PMP requirements for mandatory reporting by entities dispensing controlled substances in Mississippi and tracks prescriptions for DEA Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances plus authorized noncontrolled substances.
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Effective July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Prescription monitoring program; require dispenser/prescriber to check database before dispensing/prescribing certain drugs.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014