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PBM Reform, Privilege Tax, and Opioids: Pharmacy Advocacy Wins Big in 2019

2019: A BANNER YEAR FOR PHARMACY! On behalf of the TPA Board of Directors and TPA staff, it is with great enthusiasm that I share this exciting news with you. … read more

Pharmacist Medical Provider Credentialing and Contracting 101

In 2017, Tennessee enacted Public Chapter 82, paving the way for pharmacists to be credentialed and reimbursed as medical providers in commercial health plan medical provider networks. Following on the … read more

Governor Lee Extends Executive Order Provisions to Combat COVID-19

Governor Bill Lee Issues Executive Order #50 to Extend Provisions in Previous Executive Orders in Response to COVID-19 Today, Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order #50, extending several important provisions of Executive Order … read more

COVID-19: Remdesivir Distribution Process, Executive Order Extension, and Pharmacy Guidance

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Pharmacy-Based COVID-19 Testing

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Governor Lee Issues *NEW* Executive Order To Combat COVID-19

Governor Bill Lee Issues Executive Order #15 in Response to COVID-19 and Repeals Executive Order #14 On March 19, 2020, Governor Bill Lee has issued Executive Order #15. Specific to … read more

Governor Lee Issues Executive Order to Combat COVID-19

On March 12, 2020, Governor Bill Lee declared a state of emergency to facilitate the response to COVID-19 and has issued Executive Order #14. Specific to pharmacy practice, the following … read more

TPA’s 2020 Pharmacy Legislative Priorities

2020 Pharmacy Legislative Priorities Legislation Supported by TPA The bills below are scheduled to be heard as soon as Monday, March 9. TPA urges members to reach out to your legislators and … read more

Finding Hope and Heroes in Tragedy

Fred Rogers (known as “Mr. Rogers” to many of us) is credited with the following quote in response to tragedy: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things … read more

TPA Announces Clinical Pharmacy Pathway Certificate Training Program

The Tennessee Pharmacists Association is excited to announce the release of the Clinical Pharmacy Pathway Certificate Training Program. This two-day, interactive, practice-based program is designed to provide pharmacists with the … read more

Calling ALL Pharmacists and Pharmacy Professionals: Participate in TPA’s Pharmacy Practice Environment Study

As your professional membership organization, the Tennessee Pharmacists Association’s mission is to advance, protect, and promote high-quality, pharmacist-provided patient care in Tennessee. In fulfilling this mission, it is important for … read more