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Observing Juneteenth by Honoring The Past
In observance of Juneteenth, we want to honor the heritage of black pharmacists and scientists who have contributed in great means to the profession of pharmacy. Anna Louis … read more
Public Health Emergency Ending May 11th – What Does It Mean For You
On January 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced its intention to end the national Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. In February, a roadmap was released to guide … read more
Governor Bill Lee Signs Enforceable PBM Reform Bill into Law
Nashville, TN (May 26, 2022) – Governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 2458 / House Bill 2661 into law (as Public Chapter 1070). Thanks to Lt. Governor Randy McNally and Speaker Cameron … read more
TPA Announces Dr. Marlin Blane’s Appointment to the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
Nashville, TN (March 25, 2022) – The Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA), the only professional association representing pharmacists in all practice areas across the state, today announced that member Marlin “Marty” … read more
News You Can Use from the 2022 TPA Winter Meetings
The 2022 TPA Winter Meetings are behind us, and there’s a lot we want to share! As pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians from across the state joined us for … read more
TPA to Legislators: Enforceable PBM Reform Cannot Wait
Nashville, TN (February 8, 2022) – Pharmacists across the country have long felt the damaging effects of Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) on their daily practice. In 2021, the Tennessee General … read more
TPA’s Lucy Shell Named Board of Pharmacy Executive Director
Nashville, TN (January 25, 2022) – The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy has announced that Lucy A. Shell, PharmD, will be the next Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Executive Director. Dr. Shell has … read more
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
Pharmacy Organizations, TPA Cheer Eighth Circuit Decision Supporting State PBM Reform
Nashville, TN (November 19, 2021) – Earlier this week, pharmacy organizations praised a decision by the Eighth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals to back North Dakota’s right to … 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
