Mississippi SB2554 amends the practice of medicine to include obesity medicine and allows physicians to prescribe certain drugs via telemedicine.
Mississippi SB2554 amends the Mississippi Code to redefine the practice of medicine to include obesity medicine. It allows physicians to prescribe legend drugs, including GLP-1 therapeutics, to patients via telemedicine, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include obtaining sufficient medical history, periodic reassessment, and documenting the medical necessity and monitoring plan for continued therapy.
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