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MS HB1032
MS HB1032Prescription Monitoring Program; require all health care providers authorized to prescribe drugs to register with.
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Introduced
01/16/2017
01/16/2017
In Committee
02/20/2017
02/20/2017
Crossed Over
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
Passed
03/07/2017
03/07/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2017
03/13/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 73-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Licensed Health Care Providers That Are Authorized By Law To Diagnose And Prescribe Drugs To Register As Users With The Prescription Monitoring Program Of The State Board Of Pharmacy; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires all licensed healthcare providers authorized to prescribe drugs to register as users with the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) operated by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy. The PMP is a computerized program that tracks prescriptions for controlled substances and specified non-controlled substances dispensed to Mississippi residents, in order to prevent drug abuse and diversion. The bill provides details on the operation and administration of the PMP, including data access and confidentiality, and penalties for non-compliance by pharmacists and practitioners.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 03/13/2017)
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