Pharmacy Practice Act; extend repealer on and make various changes to.
What changed between versions
Extended the repeal date for the Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act from July 1, 2028 to July 1, 2029.
Added definition for 'pharmacy services administrative organization' to clarify entities that can contract with pharmacies for administrative services.
Updated accreditation references from 'American Council on Pharmaceutical Education' to 'American Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education'.
Expanded disciplinary provisions to include interns, externs, pharmacy technicians, registrants, and permit holders, not just licensed pharmacists.
Authorized the Board to issue subpoenas for investigations and keep investigation records confidential.
Added authority for the Board to order summary suspension of licenses without a hearing when there is immediate danger to the public.
Removed minimum monetary penalty amounts, giving the Board flexibility to assess penalties based on violation severity.
Increased the surcharge on license renewal fees from $5 to $10 to fund the impaired pharmacists or pharmacy students program.
Required all entities in the drug supply chain to register with the Board, not just wholesalers and manufacturers.
Extended permit validity from biennial to triennial periods and increased maximum permit fees from $1,000 to $1,500.
Added requirement that home medical equipment suppliers located outside Mississippi must obtain Board permits to serve Mississippi patients.
Added requirement that violations may be assessed beginning with the date the offender first conducted business in the state.
Added requirement that the Prescription Monitoring Program provide reports to the Legislature upon request instead of annual reports.
Added requirement that entities assisting with returning outdated drugs to manufacturers must register with the Board and obtain permits.
Repealed the special license provision for University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy graduates and abolished the assistant pharmacist license.