SB2675: Pharmacists; authorize to test for and administer treatment for minor, nonchronic health conditions.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Authorize A Pharmacist To Test Or Screen For And Initiate Or Administer Treatment For Minor, Nonchronic Health Conditions; To Define The Term "minor, Nonchronic Health Condition"; To Authorize A Pharmacist To Delegate The Administrative And Technical Tasks Of Performing Certain Tests To An Intern Or Pharmacy Technician Acting Under The Supervision Of The Pharmacist; To Authorize A Pharmacist To Prohibit The Denial Of Reimbursement Under Health Benefit Plans For Services And Procedures Performed By A Pharmacist That Are Within The Scope Of The Pharmacist's License And Would Be Covered If The Services Or Procedures Were Performed By A Physician, An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Or A Physician Assistant; To Amend Section 73-21-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Under The Definition Of The Term "practice Of Pharmacy," "ordering," "performing," "interpreting Certain Tests," And "initiating," "administering," "or Modifying Drug Therapy"; To Bring Forward Section 83-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Prescribing Practitioners, Step Therapy Or Fail-first Protocols And Override Procedures, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.