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

HB 533 would have authorized Mississippi pharmacists to test for and treat specific minor, nonchronic health conditions like the flu, strep throat, UTIs, lice, and COVID-19. The bill defined these conditions as short-term issues manageable with basic care or noncontrolled medications, allowed pharmacists to delegate testing tasks to supervised interns or technicians, and required health insurance plans to cover these services similarly to physician-provided care. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.