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Tennessee SB 2122: Pharmacy, Pharmacists - As introduced, makes changes with regard to compounding pharmacies, including allowing out-of-st

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State: Tennessee
Bill: SB 2122
Filed: 2020-02-03
Read the bill: OpenStates →
Last reviewed: 2026-10-02

Plain-English Summary

SB2122 would change Tennessee rules for compounding pharmacies, mainly by letting out-of-state compounding pharmacies use equivalent inspections accepted by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy. It also broadens USP compliance from sterile compounding to compounding generally, while replacing quarterly sterile-compounding volume reports with records available on request.

Key Points

Could make out-of-state compounders easier to license in Tennessee
All compounding, not just sterile compounding, would need USP compliance
Sterile compounders would no longer file quarterly volume reports
No clear change to off-label prescribing, telehealth, NP scope, or naturopath scope
No controlled-substance or prescription-monitoring change is apparent

What to Watch For

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Opportunity Accepted equivalent inspections could reduce licensing friction for nonresident compounding pharmacies.

Concern Less routine reporting may reduce visibility into sterile compounded product volume.

Concern Broader USP compliance could add cost or operational burden for some compounders.

Note Peptide impact depends on how the pharmacy board accepts inspections and enforces USP standards.

Where the Bill Stands

The bill passed the Tennessee Senate on March 12, 2020, then was received in the House and did not complete final passage.

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