Mississippi Board of Pharmacy has issued the below final rules:
- Final rule amends regulations under Title 30, Part 3001, Article IV to change to two hours the number of required continuing education hours that a licensed pharmacist must take that address opioid abuse. The rule is effective May 10, 2021.
- Final rule amends regulations under Title 30, Part 3001, to provide for the licensure of pharmacists who are military members or spouses licensed out-of-state. The rule is effective May 10, 2021.
- Final rule amends regulations under Title 30, Part 3001, Article VII, to require a pharmacist in charge to be physically at a facility for at least 50% of the time or 20 hours per week. The rule also requires that a permit for a pharmacy becomes inactive if an application for a new pharmacist in charge is not submitted within 15 days. The rule is effective May 10, 2021.
- Final rule amends regulations under Title 30, Part 3001, Article XX, to revise requirements for partial filling of Schedule II controlled substances to conform to federal standards. The rule is effective May 10, 2021.
- Mississippi Board of Pharmacy has proposed the below rules:
- Proposed rule would amend regulations under Title 30, Part 3001, to clarify licensing requirements for pharmacy benefit managers. Comments are due April 25, 2021.
- Proposed rule would amend regulations under Title 30, Part 3001, to remove the requirement for pharmacy technicians to become recertified before renewal. Comments are due April 25, 2021.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.