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Tennessee HB 2451: Pharmacy, Pharmacists - As introduced, makes changes with regard to compounding pharmacies, including allowing out-of-st

⚖️ MIXED for peptide users 👤 LOW user impact 📜 Status: Failed
State
Tennessee
Bill
HB 2451
Filed
2020-02-03
Read the bill
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Last reviewed
2026-10-02

Plain-English Summary

HB2451 was a Tennessee pharmacy bill aimed at changing rules for compounding pharmacies, especially out-of-state compounders and pharmacies doing sterile compounding. It could have modestly affected access to compounded peptides by easing some inspection and reporting burdens, but it did not appear to advance out of committee in the 2019-2020 session.

Key Points

  • Out-of-state compounding pharmacies could use board-accepted equivalent inspections
  • Sterile compounders would report dispensing volume only when requested
  • USP compliance would apply to compounding more broadly, not only sterile work
  • No direct change to telehealth, off-label prescribing, NP scope, or naturopathic scope
  • No direct controlled-substance or prescription-monitoring change shown

What to Watch For

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Opportunity Could make it easier for licensed out-of-state compounders to serve Tennessee patients if inspections are accepted.
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Opportunity Less routine reporting may reduce administrative burden for sterile compounding pharmacies.
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Concern Broader USP compliance language could raise costs for some compounders, depending on board enforcement.
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Note This appears focused on pharmacy operations, not prescriber authority or patient eligibility.

Where the Bill Stands

The bill was taken off notice in the House Health Committee on June 2, 2020, and the 2019-2020 session ended without passage.
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