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Workplace Conditions Push Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to the Brink

Nashville, TN (December 20, 2021) – Overwhelmed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have loudly expressed concerns about busy pharmacy practice settings in Tennessee and across the country. This cry for help … read more


Tennessee Legislative Special Session on COVID-19 State Regulations

Please note that the following information is only the bill that has been passed by the General Assembly and is NOT YET LAW. Governor Lee has until the end of … read more


*NEW* HHS PREP ACT Amendment Extends Influenza Vaccination Authority

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2021 Legislative Recap: Status of PBM Reform Law and Other Pharmacy Legislation

Legislators were ready to get to work during the 112th General Assembly. After a year of having to put most legislative priorities on hold, Senators and Representatives were eager to … read more


Pause Administration of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Effective Immediately

Pause Administration of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Effective Immediately  CDC and FDA released the following joint statement this morning. Please scroll down for state-specific instructions from the Tennessee Department of … read more


NEW Information: TennCare COVID-19 Vaccine Administration and Reimbursement

TennCare has released a new provider notice regarding COVID-19 vaccine pharmacy claims. This notice contains two important updates. One includes the addition of Johnson & Johnson vaccines and the single … read more


TennCare Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Administration and Reimbursement

A new TennCare notice provides details about the COVID-19 vaccines that are now eligible for pharmacy administration reimbursement. The cost for the vaccine itself will be covered by the federal government via … read more


CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Practice-Based Resource Page

COVID-19 Resources for Pharmacists and Other Health Care Professionals COVID-19 Resources for Patients EXECUTIVE ORDERS Since March 12, 2020, Governor Bill Lee has issued a number of Executive Orders in … read more


HHS PREP ACT Declarations and COVID-19 Flexibilities

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Preparing for Tennessee’s Pharmacy-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Response

Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) to serve as the pharmacy profession’s point of contact for information related to the state’s pharmacy-based COVID-19 … read more