MS HB1163

Requires all controlled substance prescriptions in Mississippi to be issued electronically from prescriber to pharmacy effective July 1, 2020, in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulatory standards.

Exempts prescriptions from veterinarians, those issued during temporary technological failures, prescriptions for out-of-state pharmacies, prescriptions with FDA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies requirements, research protocol drugs, and prescribers granted waivers for economic hardship or technological limitations (not to exceed 6 months).

Exempts prescriptions containing elements unsupported by the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs Prescriber/Pharmacist Interface SCRIPT Standard from the electronic prescription requirement.

Prohibits pharmacists from verifying whether written, oral, or faxed prescriptions fall under the exemptions and allows them to continue dispensing valid non-electronic prescriptions consistent with current law.

Clarifies that prescriptions based solely on online medical questionnaires are not valid and allows exceptions for telemedicine prescriptions and practices approved by the U.S. Attorney General.