An Oregon licensed pharmacy may outsource 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.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 689.205
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 689.155
History
BP 70-2020, minor correction filed 08/06/2020, effective 08/06/2020
BP 10-2013, f. & cert. ef. 11-6-13