Tennessee § 53-10-202 - Legislative intent.
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§ 53-10-202. Legislative intent.
The general assembly declares it to be the public policy that, in order to lower the cost of prescription drugs to its citizens, pharmacists may substitute less costly generic drugs or drug products for higher priced brand name or trade name drugs or drug products. Acts 2005, ch. 434, § 4. Compiler's Notes. Former part 2, §§ 53-10-201 — 53-10-206 (Acts 1977, ch. 66, §§ 1-5, 9; T.C.A., §§ 52-1221 — 52-1226; Acts 1986, ch. 505, § 1; 1992, ch. 539, § 1; 1995, ch. 474, § 1), concerning substitution of generic drugs, was repealed by Acts 2005, ch. 434, § 2, effective June 17, 2005. For provisions on affordable drugs, see this part 2. Cross-References. Affordable health insurance for the uninsured, title 56, ch. 7, part 6. Medical Assistance Act, title 71, ch. 5, part 1. Prescription drug programs, title 71, ch. 2, part 5. Pharmaceutical connection program, title 71, ch. 5, part 5. Volunteer Rx discount drug program, title 56, ch. 57, part 1.
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