Oregon Administrative Code

855-041-3030 Central Fill - Records (1) The recordkeeping requirements in OAR 855-041-3005 through 855-041-3045 are in addition to the requirements of other recordkeeping rules of the Board. (2) Each recordkeeping system must include quality improvement program documentation. (3)…

855-041-3035 Central Fill - Delivery of Medications (1) A central fill pharmacy may deliver or mail medications to the primary pharmacy or patient in compliance with OAR 855-041-1050. (2) A central fill pharmacy must comply with all federal and state requirements when using priva…

855-041-3040 Central Fill - Filled Prescriptions (1) Any filled prescription that has not been picked up, may be put into the primary pharmacy’s inventory. Each pharmacy is responsible for documenting any such transfer of a drug. (2) A prescription for a controlled substance may …

855-041-3045 Central Fill - Prohibited Practices (1) A primary pharmacy may not use the services of a central fill pharmacy that is not registered with the Board. (2) A central fill pharmacy may not fill a prescription on behalf of a primary pharmacy that is not registered with t…

855-041-3100 Remote Processing - Purpose and Scope The purpose of OAR 855-041-3100 through 855-041-3130 is to provide minimum requirements of operation for remote prescription drug processing by a pharmacy. Any facility that processes drug orders on behalf of an Oregon pharmacy s…

855-041-3105 Remote Processing - Definitions The following words and terms, when used in OAR 855-041-3100 through 855-041-3130, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Any term not defined in this section shall have the definition set ou…

855-041-3110 Remote Processing - General Requirements An Oregon licensed pharmacy may outsource prescription drug processing to a remote processing pharmacy provided both pharmacies: (1) Have the same owner; or (2) Have a written shared pharmacy services contract or agreement tha…

855-041-3115 Remote Processing - Policies and Procedures (1) In addition to the requirements of OAR 855-041-1040, the primary and the remote processing pharmacy is each accountable for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing its own written policies and procedures manual. The po…

855-041-3120 Remote Processing - Records (1) The recordkeeping requirements OAR 855-041-3100 through 855-041-3130 are in addition to the requirements of other recordkeeping rules of the Board. (2) The remote processing pharmacy must maintain all required records unless these reco…

855-041-3125 Remote Processing - Prescription or Drug Order Processing A prescription or drug order for a controlled substance may be processed by a remote processing pharmacy when permitted by law and consistent with federal rules. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205 Statutes…

855-041-3130 Remote Processing - Prohibited Practices A remote processing pharmacy may not process a prescription on behalf of a primary pharmacy that is not registered with the Board, if required by the laws and rules of Oregon to be registered. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 68…

855-041-3200 Telework: Purpose and Scope The purpose of OAR 855-041-3200 through OAR 855-041-3250 is to provide minimum requirements for pharmacy services conducted via telework. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.135, ORS 689.151 & ORS 689.205 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689…

855-041-3205 Telework: Definitions (1) “Telework” means the practice or assistance in the practice of pharmacy physically located outside of a registered drug outlet when working as a contractor or an employee of an Oregon registered drug outlet in a telework site. (2) “Telework …

855-041-3210 Telework: Registration The Oregon registered Drug Outlet Pharmacy and the Pharmacist-in-charge of the Drug Outlet Pharmacy are responsible for all licensees assisting in the practice of pharmacy at Telework Sites. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.135, ORS 689.151 &…

855-041-3215 Telework: General Requirements (1) Each Oregon registered Drug Outlet Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-charge of a Drug Outlet Pharmacy must ensure that Interns, Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Technicians working at a Telework Site work under the super…

855-041-3220 Telework: Supervision Requirements The Oregon registered Drug Outlet Pharmacy, Pharmacist-in-charge of the Drug Outlet and the supervising Oregon licensed Pharmacist from the Drug Outlet must: (1) Utilize an audiovisual communication system and have appropriate techn…

855-041-3225 Telework: Confidentiality The Oregon registered Drug Outlet Pharmacy, Pharmacist-in-charge of the Drug Outlet Pharmacy, and the Pharmacist, Intern, Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician, and Pharmacy Technician from the Drug Outlet Pharmacy must: (1) Ensure patient an…

855-041-3230 Telework: Technology The Oregon registered Drug Outlet Pharmacy, Pharmacist-in-charge of the Drug Outlet and the Pharmacist from the Drug Outlet must: (1) Test the audiovisual communication system with the Telework Site and document that it operates properly before t…

855-041-3235 Telework: Personnel (1) The Oregon licensed Pharmacist-in-charge of the Drug Outlet Pharmacy is responsible for all operations at the Drug Outlet Pharmacy including responsibility for the audiovisual communication system and enforcing policies and procedures. (2) A D…

855-041-3240 Telework: Security (1) Telework Sites must be located in a designated area where: (a) All equipment is stored; (b) All work is performed; and (2) Confidentiality must be maintained such that patient information cannot be viewed or overheard by anyone other than the P…

855-041-3245 Telework: Policies and Procedures (1) If a Drug Outlet Pharmacy utilizes licensees via telework, the Drug Outlet Pharmacy and the Oregon licensed Pharmacist-in-charge are accountable for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing written policies and procedures for the…

855-041-3250 Telework: Records (1) If a Drug Outlet Pharmacy utilizes licensees via telework the recordkeeping requirements OAR 855-041-3205 through OAR 855-041-3250 are in addition to the requirements of other recordkeeping rules of the board. Unless otherwise specified, all rec…

855-041-4000 Purpose - Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) (1) There is substantial evidence that rates of re-infection with certain sexually transmitted diseases can be reduced by treating all sexual partners for the disease, even when the treating clinician has not examined those p…

855-041-4005 Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) - Procedures (1) Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) means the practice of prescribing or dispensing an antibiotic drug for the treatment of a sexually transmitted disease to the partner of a patient without first examining that partner. (…

855-041-4025 Purpose and Scope - Home Dialysis A Retail Drug Outlet for Home Dialysis supplies may provide dialysis solutions under the general supervision and direction of a pharmacist with special training in renal disease and dialysis to end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients…

855-041-4035 Home Dialysis - Definitions “Dialysis solutions” means peritoneal dialysis solutions, dialysate solutions, and legend devices including hardware, bloodlines and dialysis tubing and connectors. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689…

855-041-4045 Home Dialysis - Drug Delivery and Control (1) An Oregon licensed pharmacist must be designated as the pharmacist-in-charge who will provide direction and supervision of the operation and staff. (2) Deliveries of supplies must be made only pursuant to a current prescr…

855-041-4055 Home Dialysis - Duties of the Pharmacist (1) The pharmacist-in-charge must review, at least weekly, the drug outlet operation and perform, at least monthly, quality assurance audits that include the review of prescription orders prior to delivery for accuracy and com…

855-041-4100 Definitions - Automated Pharmacy System (1) "Automated Pharmacy System" (APS) means a mechanical system that performs operations or activities, including but not limited to, those related to the storage, packaging, dispensing, or distribution of medications, but not …

855-041-4110 Remote Dispensing Machine (RDM) - Duties and Responsibilities of the Pharmacist-in-Charge Each RDM must be under the supervision of the Pharmacist-in-Charge of the Responsible Pharmacy. The Pharmacist-in-Charge must: (1) Develop written policies and procedures prior …

855-041-4120 Remote Dispensing Machine (RDM) - Drug Delivery and Control (1) Each RDM must be registered with the Board, under the control of and connected via computer with a Responsible Pharmacy, but not located in a pharmacy. RDMs must be used only in settings with an establis…

855-041-5005 Definitions - Institutional and Residential Pharmacy Drug Outlets For purposes of these rules, OAR 855-041-5000 through 855-041-9999 the following definitions apply: (1) "Institutional Facility" means a hospital or other health care facility which is an inpatient car…

855-041-5015 Registration All residential drug outlets shall register annually with the Board of Pharmacy. Residential drug outlets which also provide outpatient pharmacy services shall also register as retail drug outlets. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205 Statutes/Other Im…

855-041-5050 Remote Distribution Facility (RDF) - Definitions (1) "Automated Pharmacy System" (APS) means a mechanical system that performs operations or activities, including but not limited to, those related to the storage, packaging, dispensing, or distribution of medications,…

855-041-5055 Remote Distribution Facility (RDF) The purpose of these rules is to provide for the use of a Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician functioning outside of a pharmacy to prepare drugs only for administration to a patient by another healthcare provider, and where requisi…

855-041-6050 Definitions - Automated Distribution Cabinet (ADC) In these rules, OAR 855-041-6000 through 855-041-6999, the terms below have these meanings: (1) “Automated Distribution Cabinet” (ADC) means a computerized drug storage device or cabinet that allows a drug to be stor…

855-041-6100 Registration (1) Each central pharmacy must be registered with the Board. In a hospital with multiple central pharmacies, each pharmacy location must be registered with the Board. (2) A secondary drug storage area within the hospital or in a structure physically atta…

855-041-6150 General Pharmacy Requirements (1) Each hospital pharmacy must have an Oregon licensed pharmacist designated as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC). (2) A hospital that has more than one pharmacy must designate an Oregon licensed pharmacist as CPO or an equivalent position who…

855-041-6200 Chief Pharmacy Officer and Pharmacist in Charge (1) The CPO must specify the respective responsibilities of the CPO and the PIC if separate individuals hold these positions. (2) In addition to the duties listed in this rule, the PIC has the responsibilities listed in…

855-041-6220 Records (1) All records and documents required by ORS 475, ORS 689, and OAR 855: (a) Must be stored on-site for 12 months and must be provided to the board immediately upon request. (b) May be stored in a secured off-site location after 12 months of on-site storage a…

855-041-6240 Drug Administration (1) In a hospital, a drug may only be administered upon an order initiated by: (a) A member of the medical staff who has been granted clinical privileges; (b) An authorized member of the house staff; or (c) An authorized licensed practitioner. (2)…

855-041-6250 Patient’s Own Drugs and Other Drugs from Outside Sources When a patient or a patient’s agent brings a drug into the hospital, the drug may only be administered to the patient if: (1) The practitioner or pharmacist has identified it and it is in a pharmacy labeled con…

855-041-6260 Investigational Drugs (1) All in-patient investigational drugs must be stored in the pharmacy and may only be distributed from the pharmacy when properly labeled. (2) Information concerning the dosage form, route of administration, strength, actions, uses, side effec…

855-041-6270 Institutional Drug Outlet Pharmacy Prescription Labeling (1) Each pharmacy record keeping system must identify all pharmacy personnel involved in the repackaging including the pharmacist who verified the repackaged drug. (2) Each repackaged drug, prepared by the phar…

855-041-6300 Absence of the Pharmacist The CPO must make appropriate arrangements for provision of drugs to the medical staff and other authorized personnel by use of a night cabinet or by access to the pharmacy, or both, for situations when hospital pharmacy services are not ava…

855-041-6305 Night Cabinet (1) If a night cabinet is used, the following procedures must be followed: (a) The cabinet or other enclosure located outside the pharmacy must be secure from unauthorized access; (b) Only one authorized registered nurse on a shift may have access to th…

855-041-6310 After Hours Access to Pharmacy When a drug required to treat the immediate needs of a patient is not available from floor-stock or a night cabinet, it may be obtained from the pharmacy in accordance with the following procedures: (1) Only one registered nurse supervi…

855-041-6400 Emergency Dispensing by a Nurse A hospital may provide for the emergency dispensing of a drug to an outpatient who is under the care of a practitioner who is a member of the hospital medical staff, when there is a legitimate medical need as described in hospital poli…

855-041-6410 Emergency Department Distribution (1) A practitioner or associate practitioner with prescriptive authority in Oregon who is a member of the hospital's medical staff may dispense an emergency supply of drugs to a patient examined by them or by an associate practitione…

855-041-6420 Emergency Kit and Code Cart An emergency kit consists of those drugs which may be required to meet the immediate therapeutic needs of in-patients and which are not available from any other authorized source in sufficient time to prevent risk of harm to patients. (1) …