(a) Each pharmacist member of the board appointed on or after July 1, 2023, must, at the time of their appointment:

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 63-10-303

  • Board: means the Tennessee board of pharmacy. See Tennessee Code 63-10-204
  • Licensure: means the process by which an agency of government grants permission to an individual to engage in a given occupation upon finding that the applicant has attained the minimal degree of competency necessary to ensure that the public health, safety and welfare will be reasonably protected. 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
  • Pharmacy technician: means an individual who is specifically trained and designated to assist a pharmacist and may perform tasks delegated by the pharmacist, including participation in drug, dietary supplement and device selection, storage, and distribution and administration, consistent with the pharmacy technician's education, training, and experience, as defined by rules promulgated by the board. 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
(1) Have been a resident of this state for no less than five (5) years;
(2) Must be a graduate of a recognized school or college of pharmacy;
(3) Be licensed and in good standing to engage in the practice of pharmacy in this state;
(4) Be actively engaged in the practice of pharmacy, as defined in § 63-10-204, in this state; and
(5) Have at least five (5) consecutive years of experience in the practice of pharmacy providing patient care services after licensure.
(b) Each registered pharmacy technician member of the board must, at the time of their appointment:

(1) Have been a resident of this state for not less than five (5) years;
(2) Be currently licensed and in good standing as a registered pharmacy technician in this state;
(3) Be actively practicing as a registered pharmacy technician in this state;
(4) Be a certified pharmacy technician as defined by board rules; and
(5) Have at least five (5) consecutive years of experience as a pharmacy technician after registration.
(c)

(1) Each consumer member of the board must, at the time of their appointment:

(A) Be a current resident of this state for at least five (5) years; and
(B) Not be a licensed healthcare professional.
(2) The consumer member must not own or have a financial or other interest in any healthcare facility or healthcare business during the consumer’s term on the board.
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