Pharmacy, Pharmacists - As introduced, permits the services authorized in a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement to include weight management services. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 10 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
HB 1208 amends Tennessee law to allow pharmacists to provide weight management services through existing collaborative practice agreements with physicians. This change directly affects pharmacists in Tennessee who operate under such agreements and patients seeking weight management support through pharmacy settings. The bill adds "weight management services" to the list of authorized services in these agreements under Tennessee Code Annotated Title 63, Chapter 10. It does not create new requirements but expands current practice options for pharmacists. The bill is currently pending amendment after initial introduction.
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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