The State Office Building in Portland houses the central offices of the State Board of Pharmacy. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection)
Present Duties
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy (BOP) ensures high standards in the practice of pharmacy and through regulation of the manufacture and distribution of drugs. The board has nine members: five licensed pharmacists, two licensed pharmacy technicians and two public representatives. The governor appoints each member of the board for a four year term, subject to approval by the Senate. In 2018 the Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee was established by law. This seven-member committee is appointed by the governor and consists of two physicians, two advanced practice nurses and three pharmacists. The committee recommends drugs and devices to the board that a pharmacist may prescribe and dispense.
The BOP consists of 24 staff members who provide services in Licensing, Compliance, Administrative Services and Operations. There are 37 license categories, including pharmacists, interns, pharmacy technicians and multiple types of drug outlets, including retail, institutional, non-prescription, wholesaler and manufacturer. This team manages more than 32,000 active licenses. The agency is responsible for investigations and inspections of pharmacies to ensure that Licensees and Registrants meet standards for safe and legal dispensing, distribution and delivery of drugs.
Agency Website
Contact Information
Phone: 971-673-0001
Contact: Kathleen Chinn, APRN, President
Legal & Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS 689.115