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MS SB2750

Bill

Status

Passed

3/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 73-21-73 to revise the definition of "written guideline or protocol" in the Pharmacy Practice Act regarding delegated prescribing authority.

  • Requires a specific protocol agreement between a practitioner and pharmacist to be signed and filed, but removes the requirement that a separate protocol agreement be executed for each individual patient.

  • Allows practitioners to delegate specific prescribing functions to pharmacists in institutional settings or with the practitioner's individual patients under a single signed protocol agreement.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Pharmacy practice; revise definition of "written guideline or protocol" regarding location of delegated prescribing functions.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services2/23/2021
Public Health and Welfare1/18/2021

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