Public Chapter 569 went into effect on July 1, 2021. To assist with the implementation process, especially regarding the filing of PBM complaints with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), the Tennessee Pharmacy Association has worked with TDCI to troubleshoot the complaint process and has been working to develop materials to guide pharmacies as they submit formal PBM complaints. TPA will be conducting several 30-minute open-forum webinars to share the latest news and information related to implementation of Public Chapter 569. These webinars will allow members to hear from TPA staff and other stakeholders, as well as serve as an opportunity to hear from you about the resources you still need.
Also in Tennessee, the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, at the September meeting, determined that, for purposes of pharmacist-to-technician waivers, certified technicians could be those trained by an ACPE-approved program outlined in a PREP Amendment. The BOP will discuss USP standards at its November 16-17 meeting.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.