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MS HB131
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Holland
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AI Summary
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Requires dispensers and prescribers of controlled substances (Schedule II-V) and specified noncontrolled drugs to check the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) database before dispensing or prescribing these substances.
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Establishes penalties for pharmacists or practitioners who knowingly fail to obtain drug-monitoring information from the PMP before dispensing or prescribing, including actions against their license, registrations, or permit and/or administrative penalties.
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Requires all licensed pharmacists in Mississippi to register as PMP users, with failure to register subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Pharmacy.
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Requires all licensed practitioners holding active DEA numbers to register as PMP users.
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Takes effect July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Prescription monitoring program; require dispenser/prescriber to check database before dispensing/prescribing certain drugs.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018