TPA News
Legislative Activity
In this section you’ll find communications to members regarding TPA’s current legislative activity on your behalf. If you’re looking for more in-depth information about specific legislation, legislators or the legislative process, stroll on over to TPA’s Legislative Advocacy Center and pick up whatever you need to advocate for your profession and your patients.
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
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 Hires Meagan Frazier; Harris Frazier for Contract Lobbyist Services
Nashville, TN (December 29, 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
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
Open-Forum Webinars: PBMs and Public Chapter 569
Since the successful passage of Public Chapter 569 and its effective date of July 1, 2021, TPA has heard from many pharmacists and pharmacy technicians about the implementation process, especially regarding … read more
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
You Did It! Tennessee’s PBM Reform Bill Passed!
The first annual session of the 112th General Assembly ended late Wednesday night, marking important wins for the Tennessee pharmacy community. Most notable was the passage of SB 1617 / … read more
