The Board of Pharmacy published the following proposed rules with a deadline for comments on May 26, 2021.  Also, hearings are scheduled for May 26, 2021, via teleconference.

  • Proposed rule amends regulations under OAR 855-007 to allow pharmacists at immunizing clinics to supervise as many state-licensed immunizing interns as they determine will maintain public health and safety during a declared public health emergency. The proposal, which is the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, currently is in effect as a temporary rule, expiring June 18, 2021.   
  • Proposed rule amends and adopts regulations under OAR 855-019, -021, -025, and -031 to incorporate cultural competency continuing education requirements for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns.   
  • Proposed rule amends, adopts, and repeals regulations under OAR 855-080 to update the incorporation by reference to the federal controlled substance schedules and prescription requirements. The rule also would add provisions on persons who are exempt from controlled substances registration requirements and remove outdated provisions on verification of research registration and drug disposal.   
  • Proposed rule amends regulations under OAR 855-041 to remove the limit on epinephrine dispensed to an entity to allow maintenance of epinephrine at coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination locations. The proposal currently is in effect as a temporary rule, expiring Sept. 19, 2021.   
  • Proposed rule amends regulations under OAR 855-041 to revise provisions on returned drugs and devices and on secure and responsible drug disposal to implement requirements for drug take-back programs. Note: Requirements for pharmacies that operate collections sites would be updated to include notifying the Board if they initiate or cease to operate such a program.
  • Proposed rule amends regulations under OAR 855-001 and -041 to revise requirements for inspection of drug outlets and pharmacy records. The rule would require records to be stored on-site for 12 months, require records to be provided to the board upon request, and allow for off-site storage after 12 months.   
  • Proposed rule amends regulations under OAR 855-110 to revise the late fee expiration dates for licensees and registrants.   
  • Proposed rule amends regulations under OAR 855-006 and repeals regulations under OAR 855-050 to remove outdated restrictions on retail drug sales and make a confirming change to incorporate the definition of “prescription drug.”   
  • Proposed rule amends regulations under OAR 855-041, -043, and -044 to add requirements on information inserts for prescription drugs dispensed to limited English proficiency patients.   

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.