HB1959

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to the ownership or control of pharmacies by pharmacy benefits managers.

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Tennessee law amendment to prevent pharmacy benefits managers from owning or controlling pharmacies.

The Tennessee law amendment, known as the "Freedom, Access, and Integrity in Registered Pharmacy (FAIR Rx) Act," prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from owning or controlling pharmacies. It defines "pharmacy benefits manager" and "control" and mandates that pharmacy license applicants and holders disclose ownership information. The Board of Pharmacy must assess licenses and notify holders of potential violations. The board can impose penalties for violations and issue subpoenas for enforcement.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1111

Apr 21

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 21

House

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