Verified October 10, 2026 against the statutes, regulations and sources cited below. The state decides every application. All states
What suppliers miss in Mississippi
- A new prescription order is required every year for each piece of home medical equipment, legend device and medical gas.
- The permit cannot be issued for a facility located in a residence.
- A late fee of $100 applies after June 30, and the permit is void if renewal is not received by September 30.
Does Mississippi require a DME supplier license?
A supplier in or outside Mississippi needs this permit to sell, rent or provide home medical equipment, legend devices or medical gas directly to patients in the state and bill a patient or payer. Covered equipment includes oxygen, ventilators, power wheelchairs, TENS units and feeding pumps. Pharmacies are exempt but must follow the same standards.
- Pharmacy board permit
- Medical Equipment Supplier Permit
- Issued by Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
Citation: Miss. Code Ann. 73-21-108; Board of Pharmacy Regulations Article XXXVIII
Do out-of-state suppliers shipping into Mississippi need a license?
The statute names entities "located in this state or outside of this state," and HB 856 of 2025 added language making clear that out-of-state suppliers to Mississippi patients must hold the permit. The board lists the permit as available in-state and out of state.
- Covers out-of-state suppliers
- No Mississippi location required
Citation: Miss. Code Ann. 73-21-108(2)(a), as reenacted by HB 856 (2025)
What does a Mississippi DME license cost?
- Initial: $150 (as of October 2026)
Citation: Mississippi Board of Pharmacy, Applications & Fees; Miss. Code Ann. 73-21-108(2)(d)
How often does a Mississippi DME license renew?
- Renews every year
- Due June 30
Who must be on staff at a licensed Mississippi location?
The person who signs the application becomes the permit holder for that facility and answers for everything in it. If that person leaves, the permit goes back to the board and a new application is due within 10 days.
Citation: Board of Pharmacy Regulations Article XXXVIII(2)(f)-(g)
Licensing in Mississippi?
We confirm what Mississippi requires for the products you sell, prepare the application and every attachment for your owner or officer to sign, and track it to a decision. A state DME license is $699 per state.