MS SB2817

Requires dispensers and prescribers of controlled substances to check the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) database before dispensing or prescribing controlled substances and specified noncontrolled drugs.

Subjects pharmacists and practitioners who knowingly fail to obtain drug-monitoring information before dispensing or prescribing to disciplinary action against their licenses, registrations, or permits, and/or administrative penalties.

Deletes the sunset provision from the Prescription Monitoring Program statute, making the program permanent.

Maintains existing confidentiality protections for PMP data while allowing access to authorized healthcare providers, law enforcement, regulatory boards, and individuals requesting their own prescription information.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.