§ 63-10-601. Definitions — Requirements — Legislative Intent
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Federally qualified health center (FQHC)” means such entities as they are defined in §§ 1861(aa) and 1905 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 1395x and 1396d); and “Telepharmacy in FQHCs” means an FQHC central pharmacy with one (1) or more FQHC remote […]
§ 63-10-602. Rules for Administration and Enforcement
The board of pharmacy shall adopt, amend and repeal rules for the proper administration and enforcement of parts 2-5 of this chapter consistent with § 63-10-601. The rules shall be adopted, amended or repealed in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
§ 63-10-701. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Ensuring Patient Access to Pharmacy Drug Disposal Programs Act of 2015.”
§ 63-10-702. Part Definitions
As used in this part: “Authorized pharmacy disposal site” means any pharmacy practice site that qualifies as a collection site under 21 CFR 1317.40; and “Pharmacy drug disposal program” means any voluntary drug disposal program located at, or implemented by, a Tennessee-licensed pharmacy located in this state, in accordance with all state and federal rules […]
§ 63-10-406. Part Not Applicable to Review of Physician’s Conduct
In no event, however, shall the protections provided in this part apply to any type of review by a peer review committee or pharmacist review committee, as defined in this chapter, related to any acts, conduct or professional services rendered by physicians under chapter 6 or 9 of this title. A peer review committee or […]
§ 63-10-501. Part Definitions
As used in this part: “Anti-rejection drug” means a prescription drug that suppresses the immune system to prevent or reverse rejection of a transplanted organ; “Board” means the board of pharmacy; “Cancer drug” means a prescription drug that is used to treat any of the following: Cancer or the side effects of cancer; or The […]
§ 63-10-502. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program
The department of health, in cooperation with the board of pharmacy, may promulgate rules to establish and enforce a prescription drug donation repository program under which a person or organization may donate prescription drugs and supplies for use by an organization that has received a determination of exemption from the United States internal revenue service […]
§ 63-10-503. Acceptance and Dispensing of Donated Prescription Drugs and Supplies
A prescription drug or supplies may be accepted and dispensed under the prescription drug donation repository program if all of the following conditions are met: The prescription drug is in its original sealed and tamper-evident packaging. However, a prescription drug in a single-unit dose or blister pack with the outside packaging opened may be accepted […]
§ 63-10-504. Immunity and Exemption
Except for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or bad faith, a drug manufacturer is not civilly liable or subject to criminal prosecution for injury, death, or loss to a person or property for matters related to the donation, acceptance, or dispensing of a prescription drug manufactured by the drug manufacturer that is donated under this part, […]
§ 63-10-401. Statement of Policy
It is the policy of the state to encourage committees made up of Tennessee’s licensed pharmacists to candidly, conscientiously and objectively evaluate their peers’ professional conduct, competence and ability to practice pharmacy and their personal conduct as it relates to the performance of their professional duties. It is further the policy of the state to […]