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

SB 2555 would allow Mississippi pharmacists to test for, screen, and treat specific minor, nonchronic health conditions - such as flu, UTIs, lice, and COVID-19 - without a physician’s prescription. It defines these conditions as short-term issues typically managed with non-controlled drugs or self-care, and permits pharmacists to delegate testing tasks to supervised interns or technicians. The bill also requires health insurers to cover these pharmacist-provided services if they would be covered if performed by a physician or nurse practitioner. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.