(a) The purpose of parts 2-5 of this chapter is to define and regulate the practice of pharmacy to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Tennessee.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 63-10-203

  • 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 persons engaged in the practice of pharmacy shall be pharmacists, duly recognized by the state as necessary health care providers, and shall be entrusted through parts 4-6 of this chapter with a provision of care intended to enhance patients’ wellness, prevent illness and optimize outcomes.
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