SB.2119, has been signed by Governor Tate Reeves (R). Effective January 1, 2022, the measure amends the statute to authorize pharmacies to sell products that contain pseudoephedrine or ephedrine and requires pharmacies that do to use the NPLEX system before selling those products. This measure also requires pharmacies to maintain an electronic log of information for each transaction and to require that purchasers be at least 18 years old and to show identification. This measure requires these products to be stored behind the counter.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.