Advocate
MPhA is the voice for pharmacy in the federal government and United States Congress as well as the Mississippi executive office and legislature. We have a Government Affairs committee, which introduces legislation in support of pharmacy and testifies against legislation in opposition of pharmacy. Each legislative session we maintain a constant watch at the Capitol to make sure your voice is heard.
MPhA currently has four members who also serve as legislators including Rep. Forrest Hamilton, Rep. Bobby Howell, Rep. John Read, and Rep. Nolan Mettetal. MPhA’s members interests are well represented in all aspects of government. Every year we 
spend a day at the capitol for our members to visit with legislative leaders. Our next Capitol Day will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012.
Current MPhA 2012 Agenda
Currently MPhA's government affairs committee is working on prescriptive authority, the national drug shortage, PBM audits, and MTM services.
Resources
Check on bill status updates on the Mississippi State Legislature website.
Search the Mississippi Code for free via the Mississippi Secretary of State website.
NCPA Medicaid Manual. The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has developed this document to provide guidance to association executives, staff, and state policymakers in their efforts to establish effective Medicaid pharmacy programs that maximize the state’s resources while improving overall beneficiary health.
View the newest Medicaid updates in your Medicaid Legislative Briefing.
Click below to contact your elected officals
Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation of the 112th Congress
U. S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
- First Congressional District - Rep. Alan Nunnelee (R)
- Second Congressional District - Rep. Bennie Thompson (D)
- Third Congressional District - Rep. Gregg Harper (R)
- Fourth Congressional District - Rep. Steven Palazzo (R)
State of Mississippi Elected Officials
Official State Site
Governor Haley Barbour
Lt. Phil Bryant
Mississippi State Senate
Mississippi State House of Representatives
Pharmacy-Related State Agencies
Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
Mississippi Department of Medicaid
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy