Tennessee § 4-3-1014 - Authority to create prescription drug purchase program.
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§ 4-3-1014. Authority to create prescription drug purchase program.
In accordance with applicable law: The department of finance and administration is authorized to create a program whereby local government entities, including, but not limited to county jails, can purchase prescription drugs through state methods at reduced prices. The department of general services is authorized to sell drugs to participating local entities that have certified pharmacists on staff or require wholesalers contracting with the department of general services to sell prescription drugs to participating local entities at discounted rates. Acts 2003, ch. 350, § 5. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2003, ch. 350, § 6 provided that if a court of competent jurisdiction enjoins, restrains or stays programs authorized by the act, then the department of finance and administration or the bureau of TennCare as appropriate is authorized to proceed to implement as appropriate those portions of the act that have not been lawfully enjoined, restrained or stayed.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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