TPA News

News at a Glance

Click here to learn about all TPA news resources.

TPA Announces 2022 Award Winners

Celebrating Excellence in Patient Care and the Profession of Pharmacy CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS! Watch for more details, coming soon… TPA Award Recipients • • TSHP Award Recipients … read more

TPA Announces Two Hires to Support Organization’s Growth

Nashville, TN (June 2, 2022) – The Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA), the only professional association representing pharmacists in all practice areas across the state, today announced the hire of Olivia … 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 Selects Jade Jochem as Executive Fellow in Association Management

Nashville, TN (March 8, 2022) – TPA welcomes Jade Jochem as the association’s 2022-2023 executive fellow. As the TPA fellow, she will be immersed in the day-to-day activities of the … 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

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