Oregon

The Prescription Drug Affordability Board posted its draft agenda and meeting materials for the July 16 meeting. Register here in advance.  

Also in Oregon, the Board of Pharmacy is proposing to adopt the following rules:  

• Div 102 – Board Delegated Authority - Amendment of Vaccine Protocol Rules to Adopt ACIP Recommendations  

• Divs 104/115 – Standard Vaccination Protocols 

• Vaccination Protocol for Adults 18 Years of Age and Older 

• Vaccination Protocol for Adults 18 Years of Age and Older – Assessment and Treatment Care Pathway  

• Vaccination Protocol for Ages 7 through 17 Years  

• Vaccination Protocol for Ages 7 through 17 Years – Assessment and Treatment Care Pathway 

• Vaccination Protocol for Ages 3 through 6 Years  

• Vaccination Protocol for Ages 3 through 6 Years – Assessment and Treatment Care Pathway  

• Vaccination Protocol for Ages 6 Months through 2 Years  

• Vaccination Protocol for Ages 6 Months through 2 Years – Assessment and Treatment Care Pathway 

• Vaccination Protocol for Managing Adverse Reactions 

• Vaccination Protocol for Managing Adverse Reactions – Assessment and Treatment Care Pathway  

• Divs 115/135 – Standards Adopted by Reference  

The July 22 Rulemaking Hearing will be held virtually via Teams and begins at 9:30 am. If you wish to provide virtual oral testimony during the hearing, please complete and submit the Rulemaking Hearing Testimony Sign Up Form on the board's website. You may also sign up by submitting your first and last name, email address and which rule(s) you would like to comment on to pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov no later than 9:00 am on July 22. You will receive a confirmation email and a calendar invitation to join the virtual hearing. Written comments must be received by 4:30 pm on July 22. Submit written comments to pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov. If you would like to listen to the rulemaking hearing, join the virtual Teams meeting or call: (503) 446-4951 Phone Conference ID: 429 564 160#. Email all rulemaking inquiries to pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov. 

Also in Oregon, the Board of Pharmacy is proposing to adopt the following rule: Div 110 – Licensee & Registrant Fee Increase. The August 21 Rulemaking Hearing will be held virtually via Teams and begins at 9:30 am. If you wish to provide virtual oral testimony during the hearing, please complete and submit the Rulemaking Hearing Testimony Sign Up Form on the board's website. You may also sign up by submitting your first and last name, email address and which rule(s) you would like to comment on to pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov no later than 9:00 am on August 21. You will receive a confirmation email and a calendar invitation to join the virtual hearing. Written comments must be received by 4:30 pm on August 21. Submit written comments to pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov. If you would like to listen to the rulemaking hearing, join the virtual Teams meeting or call: (503) 446-4951 Phone Conference ID: 340 244 93 #. Email all rulemaking inquiries to pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov. 

Finally in Oregon, the state's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) updated its food package effective July 1 for participants to enhance nutrition and expand choice for families statewide. The state's WIC participants may shop for food on the updated list using their benefit card at any of the WIC-authorized grocery stores across the state. Enhancements to the WIC Food Package include more fruits and vegetables; a wider variety of protein and plant-based options; more cheese varieties; new yogurt brands with reduced added sugar; new plant-based milks; and new nut and seed butters.

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

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.