TPA News

News: January 2017

Pharmacy Provider Status Legislation Re-Introduced In U.S. House And Senate!

The Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) applauds the numerous U.S. House and Senate Sponsors and Co-Sponsors for re-introducing the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, pharmacy’s most widely supported and … read more

Free CE Webinar: Volunteer to Save a Life

The Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) has teamed up with the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Office of Continuing Medical Education at Quillen College of Medicine, Gatton College of Pharmacy, ETSU … read more

FDA Issues Final Guidance on Compounding

From NCPA: Last week, the Food and Drug Administration released a final guidance addressing the repackaging of certain human drug products by pharmacies and outsourcing facilities. The agency outlined the … read more

CMCS Releases Guidance On Increasing Pharmacists’ Role

On January 17, 2017, Vikki Wachino, Director of the Center for Medicaid and CHIP* Services (CMCS), released a guidance document addressing flexibilities that states may have to facilitate timely access … read more

TennCare Extends Deadline for Professional Dispensing Fee (PDF) Survey

Based on feedback provided by Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) member pharmacists and valued pharmacy partners, TennCare has extended the deadline for pharmacies to submit information regarding the Professional Dispensing Fee … read more

TPA Is Gearing Up For Another Productive Year

Happy New Year from your friends and colleagues with the Tennessee Pharmacists Association! It’s always nice to ring in a new year with a renewed vision for a professionally gratifying … read more