MS HB1379

Expands Mississippi's Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) to track all prescription drugs, not just controlled substances (DEA Schedule II-V)

Requires mandatory reporting of dispensing information for all prescription drugs dispensed in or into Mississippi, except those prescribed by veterinarians

Adds new program purposes including helping practitioners identify health concerns from improper prescription drug use and reducing hospital readmissions related to prescription drug misuse

Grants the Director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics access to the PMP database for investigating potential illegal acquisition, distribution, or prescribing of monitored substances

Extends the program's repeal date from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2018