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MS HB1032

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Willis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all licensed practitioners holding an active DEA number to register as users of the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) administered by the State Board of Pharmacy.

  • Establishes that pharmacists licensed by the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy must register as PMP users, with failure to register subject to disciplinary action by the board.

  • Maintains confidentiality of PMP data and restricts access to authorized users including healthcare providers, law enforcement, regulatory boards, Medicaid, and judicial authorities under subpoena.

  • Authorizes the State Board of Pharmacy to establish fees for program administration and information requests, with collected fees deposited into a special fund to support PMP operations.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Prescription Monitoring Program; require all health care providers authorized to prescribe drugs to register with.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/13/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/20/2017
Drug Policy1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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