(a) There is created a board of pharmacy, referred to herein as the “board,” to be administratively attached to and receive administrative support from the division of health related boards within the department of health.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 63-10-301

  • Board: means the Tennessee board of pharmacy. See Tennessee Code 63-10-204
  • Division: means the division of health related boards. See Tennessee Code 63-10-204
  • Drug: means any of the following:
    (A) Articles recognized as drugs or drug products in any official compendium or supplement thereto. See Tennessee Code 63-10-204
  • Pharmacist: means an individual health care provider licensed by the state, pursuant to parts 4-6 of this chapter, to practice the profession of pharmacy. See Tennessee Code 63-10-204
  • Pharmacy: means a location licensed by this state where drugs are compounded or dispensed under the supervision of a pharmacist, as defined in the rules of the board and where prescription orders are received or processed. See Tennessee Code 63-10-204
  • Practice of pharmacy: means a patient-oriented health service profession in which pharmacists interact and consult with patients and other health care professionals to enhance patients' wellness, prevent illness, and optimize outcomes. See Tennessee Code 63-10-204
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of parts 2-7 of this chapter and all laws that pertain to the practice of pharmacy is vested in the board.
(c) The board has all of the duties, powers, responsibilities, and authority necessary for the enforcement of parts 2-7 of this chapter, as well as other duties, powers, and authority as it may be granted.
(d) The board shall cooperate with state and federal agencies regarding any violations of a pharmacy drug or drug-related law.
(e) If a state of emergency is declared that involves the board under this part, then the board may waive the requirements of this chapter to protect the public health, safety, or welfare of its citizens and to facilitate the provision of drugs, devices, and pharmacist care services to the public.
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