Consortia for bulk purchases authorized

It is not a violation of any state law relative to restraint of trade, antitrust or any provision of the licensing laws for pharmacists, pharmacies, wholesalers, distributors or manufacturers under § 63-10-306 for pharmacists, independently or through any pharmacist or pharmacy, to form a consortium for the purpose of making bulk purchases of drugs or other medical equipment and supplies for the purpose of resale in their pharmacies. Acts 1997 , ch. 278, § 1; T.C.A. § 63-10-411. It is not a violation of any state law relative to restraint of trade, antitrust or any provision of the licensing laws for pharmacists, pharmacies, wholesalers, distributors or manufacturers under § 63-10-306 for pharmacists, independently or through any pharmacist or pharmacy, to form a consortium for the purpose of making bulk purchases of drugs or other medical equipment and supplies for the purpose of resale in their pharmacies. Acts 1997 , ch. 278, § 1; T.C.A. § 63-10-411.