
Tennessee’s 2024 expansion of pharmacist's scope of practice authorizes independent prescribing and test-and-treat services, positioning pharmacists as primary care extenders in underserved communities.
John Marc Tallegrand Jr., PharmD, RPh, is a New York State–licensed clinical pharmacist with experience in independent, community, long-term care, and hospital practice. His professional interests include pharmacy practice advancement, health care access, and pharmacist-led clinical services.

Tennessee’s 2024 expansion of pharmacist's scope of practice authorizes independent prescribing and test-and-treat services, positioning pharmacists as primary care extenders in underserved communities.