Big News For TN Residents
- Dr. Matt Windham
- Feb 6, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 4

Big news for patients in Tennessee!
Hi, I’m Matt Windham, a pharmacist with the Belew Drugs Family of Pharmacies. I want to share an important update about a law that went into effect in 2023 regarding your right to choose your pharmacy.
Tennessee's "Any Willing Provider" law ensures that patients have the freedom to choose any in-network pharmacy—without being steered toward mail-order or a preferred provider by their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM).
Here’s what this means:
PBMs cannot restrict your choice of pharmacy if the pharmacy is in-network.
They can’t deny a pharmacy's request to join the network, if the pharmacy is willing to meet the same terms.
PBMs cannot offer lower copays to encourage you to use one pharmacy over another.
This law helps create a level playing field and protects your freedom to work with the pharmacy you trust.
📌 Note: This law does not apply to Medicare, TennCare, or TRICARE plans.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us—we're here to help you understand your pharmacy options!
If you fee your rights are being violated, fill out this complaint form: https://bit.ly/3WEuFDj