Mississippi Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for certain impaired licensees.

SB 2476 authorizes the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to create an alternative-to-discipline program for pharmacists (licensees) impaired due to substance abuse or mental health conditions. The program requires voluntary participation before disciplinary hearings, allows the board to require licensees to cover program costs (including treatment), and mandates strict confidentiality for all records. This policy change directly affects pharmacists facing impairment-related disciplinary actions, offering a treatment-focused alternative to traditional penalties. The bill specifies that program details must be established via board rules and ensures all participant information remains exempt from public disclosure.