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Three companies file lawsuits after Tennessee Gov. Lee signs ‘Fair Rx Act’ bill
By Josh Jarnagin at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Three companies have filed separate lawsuits after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the “Fair Rx Act” into law last month. The bill, which is slated to go into law on July 1, 2028, creates a pathway to block companies from owning pharmacies while also owning a pharmacy...
Key takeaway However, CVS has said it would force more than 100 locations to close across the state.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Three companies have filed separate lawsuits after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the “Fair Rx Act” into law last month. The bill, which is slated to go into law on July 1, 2028, creates a pathway to block companies from owning pharmacies while also owning a pharmacy...
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