When practicing pharmacy per ORS 689, each Pharmacist must:

1. (1) Use that degree of care, skill, diligence and reasonable professional judgment that is exercised by a careful and prudent Pharmacist in the same or similar circumstances;
2. (2) Be responsible for their own actions, however, this does not absolve the pharmacy from responsibility for the Pharmacist’s actions;
3. (3) Be responsible for the actions of each Intern, Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician and non-licensed pharmacy personnel under their supervision;
4. (4) Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy;
5. (5) Control each aspect of the practice of pharmacy;
6. (6) Perform appropriately the duties of a Pharmacist;
7. (7) Ensure access to reference material and equipment needed based on the services provided;
8. (8) Ensure services are provided with required interpretation and translation per ORS 689.564;
9. (9) Ensure services occur in a sanitary, secure and confidential environment;
10. (10) Be clearly identified as a Pharmacist in all interactions and communications (e.g., nametag, phone interaction, chart notations);
11. (11) Display in plain sight the Pharmacist license within the pharmacy or place of business to which it applies;
12. (12) Engage in a continuous quality improvement program; and

13. (13) Review, adhere to and enforce written policies and procedures. The review must:

    1. (a) Occur prior to engaging in the practice of pharmacy;
    2. (b) Occur with each update; and
    3. (c) Be documented and records retained according to OAR 855-104-0055.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 689.205 & 2022 HB 4034

Statutes/Other Implemented

2022 HB 4034, ORS 689.025, ORS 689.151, ORS 689.155, ORS 689.645, ORS 689.682 & OS 689.689

History

BP 16-2023, adopt filed 08/16/2023, effective 03/01/2024