# Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-202: Practice of pharmacy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-202

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-202
- **Heading:** Practice of pharmacy
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 10 / Section 63-10-202

## Text

The practice of pharmacy within the state is declared to be a professional practice affecting public health, safety and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy, as defined in § 63-10-204 , merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of pharmacy. Acts 1996, ch. 651, § 2; T.C.A. § 63-10-402 .
The practice of pharmacy within the state is declared to be a professional practice affecting public health, safety and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy, as defined in § 63-10-204 , merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of pharmacy.
Acts 1996, ch. 651, § 2; T.C.A. § 63-10-402 .

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-102 Part definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-103 Contract between pharmacy and program administrator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-104 Cancellation of program benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-105 Denying or withholding payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-106 Reimbursement rates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-107 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-108 Price level determinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-201 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-202 Practice of pharmacy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-202.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-203 Statement of purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-203.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-204 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-204.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-205 Consultation on drugs by board to department of health](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-205.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-10-206 Sale of nonprescription drugs and devices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C10_S63-10-206.md)

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