Or. Admin. Code § 855-041-3015

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 855-041-3015 - Central Fill - General Requirements

An Oregon licensed pharmacy may out source prescription drug filling to a central fill pharmacy provided that both pharmacies:

(1) Have the same owner; or

(2) Have a written shared pharmacy services contract or agreement that specifies:

(a) The services to be provided by each pharmacy;

(b) The responsibilities of each pharmacy; and

(c) The accountabilities of each pharmacy.

(3) Maintain a separate Oregon pharmacy license for each location involved in providing prescription drugs and services to Oregon patients;

(4) Share a common electronic file or have appropriate technology or interface to allow access to information required to fill a prescription drug order;

(5) Establish, maintain and enforce a policy and procedures manual as required by OAR 855-041-3020;

(6) Ensure that each prescription has been properly processed and filled and that counseling has been provided to the patient;

(7) Designate a pharmacist-in-charge. To qualify for this designation, the person must hold a license to practice pharmacy in the state of Oregon and in the state in which the pharmacy is located if the pharmacy is out-of-state. The pharmacist-in-charge must be in good standing with both licensing boards;

(8) Conduct an annual review of the written policies and procedures and document such review;

(9) Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and rules;

(10) Direct all patient communication to the primary pharmacy.

Or. Admin. Code § 855-041-3015

BP 10-2013, f. & cert. ef. 11-6-13; BP 70-2020, minor correction filed 08/06/2020, effective 8/6/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.155