The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a standing order that lets vaccine providers across the state begin giving updated COVID-19 vaccines. The statewide order signed last week by Dean Sidelinger, MD, MSEd, OHA’s health officer and state epidemiologist, matches similar steps taken in the other three West Coast Health Alliance (WHCA) states—Washington, California and Hawaii.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Oregon Health Authority released a statement that the West Coast Health Alliance continues to endorse the American Academy of Pediatrics-recommended child, adolescent immunization schedules.
Also in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority's Immunization Policy Advisory Team will meet on September 3. The Oregon Immunization Program works to reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable disease in Oregon. Staff members identify and promote evidence-informed public health best practices to both the public and health care professionals throughout the state.
What: Meeting of Oregon's Immunization Policy Advisory Team (IPAT)
When: Thursday, Sept. 3, noon-2 p.m.
Where: Virtually via Zoom – register HERE (required). Registrants will receive a confirmation email with additional information that they will need to join the meeting.
Draft agenda items include:
Final agenda will be available at the meeting or via email request three days before the meeting date by contacting imm.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda for the August 19 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates prior to the meeting.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The August 12-13 Board of Pharmacy Meeting Agenda and meeting materials are now available. Please note the Board will discuss Divs 006/007/110/145 – Mobile Pharmacy (2026 HB 4131) (OAR 855- 006-0005, OAR 855-007-0030, OAR 855-007-0080, OAR 855-007- 0100, OAR 855-007-0110, OAR 855-110-0007, OAR 855-145-0001, OAR 855-145-0005, OAR 855-145-0010, OAR 855-145-0015, OAR 855- 145-0020, OAR 855-145-0025, OAR 855-145-0030; see attachment #B1. Please be advised that additional meeting materials may be added to the agenda prior to the board meeting. Visit the board website for current meeting materials.
Also in Oregon, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) published the "Oregon PDAB Quarterly" newsletter, Issue 15.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda and meeting materials for the June 17 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates prior to the meeting. Register in advance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy posted the June 10-12 Board Meeting Agenda and meeting materials. Additional meeting materials may be added to the agenda prior to the board meeting. Visit the board website for current meeting materials.
Also in Oregon, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda for the June 17 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates prior to the meeting. Register in advance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its agenda materials for the May 20 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates prior to the meeting. Register in advance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda for the May 20 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates prior to the meeting. Register in advance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy is seeking public feedback on proposed Pharmacy Prescription Locker (PPL) rules.
Please review each proposed rule and provide feedback in the comment boxes below each rule. The Board suggests reviewing questions #1 through #9 first and then going back to question #1 to provide your feedback.
The survey is available online. Please complete and submit your survey response by May 15.
The Board anticipates reviewing the public feedback received as well as the proposed rules during the June 11-12 Board Meeting.
Please note that these proposed rules are not currently in rulemaking, the Board is seeking public feedback at this time. Comments are not confidential and are subject to Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192).
Also in Oregon, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) published the "Oregon PDAB Quarterly" newsletter, Issue 14.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
