Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association

09/09/2026

MIPA ON THE ROAD | LaRue’s Drugs – Brookhaven

Great visit today with Brandon Baker, PharmD, and the team at LaRue’s Drugs in Brookhaven!

Brandon and the LaRue’s team are a great example of what makes independent pharmacy so important — trusted care, personal relationships, and a commitment to the community they serve.

Thank you, Brandon, and the entire LaRue’s Drugs team for the warm welcome today, for your continued support of MIPA, and for your dedication to serving your patients and the Brookhaven community.

Proud to have LaRue’s Drugs as part of the MIPA family!

09/07/2026

09/02/2026

Three opportunities left from MIPA Regional Meetings to gain 2 hours of Live- Addiction related CEs.
Oxford, Cleveland, Ridgeland

Register at: https://mipa.ms/regional-ce-meetings/

09/02/2026

MIPA thanks Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for meeting with Mississippi independent pharmacists last week and listening to their concerns about pharmacy closures, patient access, and the urgent need for meaningful PBM reform.

Mississippi Public Broadcasting highlighted the Senator’s visit to Yazoo Drug Company and the growing momentum for reform in Congress.

We appreciate Senator Hyde-Smith standing with our pharmacists and the patients and communities they serve.

https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/mississippi-pharmacists-discuss-pbm-reform-with-senator-hydesmith-as-federal-bill-progresses/

09/01/2026

We appreciate all who attended MIPA’s Continuing Education Meeting in Hattiesburg on Sunday. You have 3 more opportunities to get credit for 2 LIVE Hours of Addiction Related CEs.

*Register at https://mipa.ms/regional-ce-meetings/

**For questions email [email protected]

08/31/2026

A great start to MIPA’s 2026 Regional Meetings!

We kicked off the first of four meetings across the state in Hattiesburg, bringing pharmacists together for continuing education and an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the region.

A special thank you to Dr. Stephany Hillman for leading our CE program, “Addiction-Related Issues in Pharmacy Practice: Recognition, Difficult Conversations, and Evidence-Based Interventions.”

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Hattiesburg. Next stop: Oxford on September 27!

08/28/2026

We’re excited to welcome Ole Town Family Pharmacy to MIPA!

Pharmacist and owner Drew Moffett and his team are serving their community every day with the personal care and relationships that make independent pharmacy special.

We’re proud to have Ole Town Family Pharmacy as part of MIPA and look forward to working together to strengthen independent pharmacy across Mississippi.

08/28/2026

MIPA thanks Representative Trent Kelly for adding his support to H.R. 6610, the Pharmacists Fight Back Act, as a cosponsor.

Independent pharmacies across Mississippi continue to face significant challenges that threaten their ability to serve patients and communities. Meaningful PBM reform is essential to preserving access to community pharmacy.

We appreciate Congressman Kelly for standing with Mississippi’s independent pharmacies and the patients who rely on them.

08/27/2026

MIPA thanks U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for spending time today with local independent pharmacy owners, pharmacy staff, and other members of the healthcare team at Yazoo Drug Company in Yazoo City.

The visit provided an opportunity for Senator Hyde-Smith to hear directly from those on the front lines about the challenges facing independent pharmacies and the importance of protecting access to pharmacy care in communities across Mississippi.

We appreciate Senator Hyde-Smith taking the time to listen, ask questions, and see firsthand the vital role independent pharmacies play in the lives of their patients and communities they serve.

A special thank you to Donna Mohamed, owner of Yazoo Drug Company, for graciously hosting us and bringing everyone together for this important conversation.

08/25/2026

MIPA thanks Congressman Mike Ezell for joining as a cosponsor of H.R. 6610, the Pharmacists Fight Back Act.

Independent pharmacies across Mississippi are fighting to remain open and continue serving their communities. Congressman Ezell’s support for meaningful PBM reform matters.

Thank you, Congressman Ezell, for recognizing the importance of protecting access to community pharmacy across Mississippi.