Baileyton Drug Company

03/17/2026

We struck gold with patients like you! Happy St. Patrick's Day 🪙🍀💚

03/15/2026

National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of poison prevention and safety! Poisoning can happen to anyone, so always remember: when the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you. If you have questions about medications, cleaning products, insect bites, food poisoning, and more, call 1-800-222-1222!

03/12/2026

Let's get it going girls!

For the 7th-straight season the North Greene Lady Huskies are going dancing. It’s difficult to reach the state tournament at

03/11/2026

Folic acid, a B vitamin, helps your body create new cells, making it an important part of every diet, especially in those who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. As an essential part of brain and spine development, it has been shown to help prevent serious birth defects. Learn more about folic acid here: https://bit.ly/4tgX1VV

03/09/2026

Skip the drive, skip the wait, we’ll bring your medications to you.

03/07/2026

Spring break is just around the corner! Stop by the pharmacy to grab all your essentials so your spring break is filled with fun, not stress!

03/04/2026

Setting the Record Straight About Tennessee SB 2040/ HB 1959

"Freedom, Access, and Integrity in Registered Pharmacy (FAIR Rx) Act." - Amends TCA Title 63
There has been too much misinformation circulating that Tennessee Senate Bill 2040 is a bill designed to “close all CVS pharmacies in TN.” That claim is simply not true. It is pure fearmongering by cooperation mega dollars.
This bill does not close, ban, or revoke the license of any pharmacy — including CVS, Walgreens, independent pharmacies, or grocery store pharmacies.
This legislation addresses Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) — the middle companies that manage prescription drug benefits for insurance plans and employers. PBMs control reimbursement rates, pharmacy networks, and pricing structures. The bill focuses on transparency and fairness in those practices.
It is important to understand:
• Pharmacies and PBMs are NOT the same thing.
• Regulating PBM practices does not shut down pharmacies.
• All licensed pharmacies would continue operating under Tennessee law.
*** A closure of any Pharmacy regarding to this bill is purely a business decision by that pharmacies ownership, NOT implications of the bill.***

Some have also brought TRICARE and or veterans into this fear. TRICARE is a federal Department of Defense health program for military families. Federal programs like TRICARE operate under federal law and contracts. Tennessee SB 2040 does not eliminate TRICARE pharmacy access or “remove” military families from receiving care. Service members, veterans, and their families would continue to receive their pharmacy benefits as determined by federal program rules.

At its core, this bill is about:
• Protecting patient access and choices.
• Increasing transparency
• Ensuring fair reimbursement practices for ALL Pharmacies
• Supporting healthcare access in both rural and urban communities

This conversation should be grounded in facts, not fear. When fear makes the decision, wisdom has left the room.

My professional commitment as a Healthcare Provider remains the same: protecting patient access, serving our community, and ensuring that healthcare decisions prioritize patients first.

I am always willing to have an open and respectful conversation about this topic and how fear can guide people to the wrong decision.
----Matt Allen, PharmD Pharmacist.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2040

03/04/2026

A Message to Our Community About Tennessee SB Bill 2040 / HB 1959

In rural Tennessee, your local pharmacy is more than just a place to pick up prescriptions — it’s part of your healthcare safety net.
We want to share the facts about Tennessee Senate Bill 2040 and why it matters deeply to rural patients and communities like ours.

This legislation addresses how Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) — the companies that control prescription drug benefits for insurance plans — reimburse pharmacies and determine where patients can fill their prescriptions.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2040

As an independent pharmacy owner, I don’t mind competing with large chain drugstores. They serve patients I can’t always accommodate or have special circumstances. Competition isn’t the issue.

The issue is when PBMs own their own pharmacies while also controlling pricing and reimbursement. When the same people write the rules and play the game, there’s a clear conflict of interest. Independent pharmacies are reimbursed one way, while PBM-owned pharmacies can be reimbursed differently. This was shown recently in a TDCI audit of CVS Caremark that identifies widespread PBM violations.

https://tnpharm.org/tdci-audit-of-cvs-caremark/
https://tnpharm.org/wp-content/uploads/CaremarkReportAuditPackage_20260212.pdf

It’s like letting someone umpire a professional baseball game that also owns one of the teams in the game. The problem isn’t competition; it’s control over the rules of competition.
That’s not a free market — that’s vertical integration with referee or umpire privileges.

With that said, separating pharmacies from PBMs is an attempt to address that conflict after many other regulatory efforts have fallen short.

Why This Is Especially Important in Rural Areas:
• Many rural communities have only one pharmacy independent or chain.
• When insurance reimbursement rates fall below the cost of medications, pharmacies cannot sustain those losses.
• If a pharmacy closes, patients may have to drive 30+ miles or minutes for medications & services.
• Mail order is not always practical for urgent antibiotics, pain medication, insulin, personal preference or refrigerated drugs.

SB 2040 / HB 1959 seeks to increase transparency and fairness in how prescription benefits are managed, with the goal of protecting patient access across the whole state --- particularly in underserved and rural areas.
This is not about politics. It’s about access. Transparency and leveling the payment model to commonsense fairness.

When rural pharmacies remain strong:
• Patients receive face-to-face counseling and services.
• Chronic conditions are monitored locally.
• Vaccines and urgent medications are available same day.
• Healthcare dollars stay in the community, jobs are created the community is thriving.

If you have questions about how this legislation could affect your prescriptions or insurance, I will personally make the time to discuss the facts of the matter with you in current your situation.
Thank you for continuing to support local independent healthcare and businesses.
— Baileyton Drug Company
-In care of Matt Allen, PharmD. Pharmacist

Baileyton Drug Company Tennessee Pharmacists Association

03/03/2026

Did you know that getting an adequate amount of sleep for your age affects more than just your energy? Getting a healthy amount of sleep may help:
😴 Get sick less often
😴 Reduce stress
😴 Improve your metabolism
😴 Lower your risk for chronic conditions

02/28/2026

Minimal stress, maximum convenience! Talk to our staff today to get started with med sync.

02/26/2026

Small choices today can help protect your heart for the future. Talk to your pharmacist about simple ways to support heart health! 🌟

02/24/2026

Baileyton has another need filled! Big thanks to Baileyton Veteran Memorial.