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The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill on the floor last week. The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, or HB 1665, is authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). His stated goal is to remove clawbacks, …

A suggestion for an update on the status of locally owned independent pharmacies resulted in a talk with pharmacist Marty Bigner. He owns two pharmacies in Pike County, having recently bought Corner Drug Store in Magnolia to go along with …

As we reported last week, MIPA has hired David Roberts as the new CEO for the organization. Click here to read more From the CEO’s Desk David Roberts As the new CEO of the Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association, I’m energized …

March 2, 2026 CALL TO ACTION: Click here to respond to this Call to Action February 5, 2026 Call to Action 54 Independent Pharmacies Close in Five Years! See the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Map and Share With Your Local …

Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association Announces Hiring of New Chief Executive Officer   JACKSON, MS — January 12, 2026 — The Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association (MIPA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ralph David Roberts III as its new Chief …