The State Office Building in Portland houses the central offices of the State Board of Pharmacy. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Image 20090131-0230)
Present Duties
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy serves to promote and protect public health, safety, and welfare
by ensuring high standards in the practice of pharmacy and through effective regulation of the
manufacture and distribution of drugs. The Oregon Board of Pharmacy was created by the
Oregon State Legislature in 1891. The board consists of nine board members; five members are
licensed Pharmacists, two are licensed Pharmacy Technicians and two are representatives
of the public. The Governor appoints each member of the board for a term of four years, subject
to approval by the State Senate, and they may be reappointed. 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 protocols and a formulary of drugs
and devices to the board that a pharmacist may prescribe and dispense to a patient pursuant to
a diagnosis by a qualified health care practitioner.
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy is headquartered in Portland and currently consists of 24
dedicated agency staff members who, in addition to supporting the board, 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, manufacturer, and others. This team manages over 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
Telephone: 971-673-0001
Fax: 971-673-0002
Contact: Jamal T. Fox, MPA (He/Him/His), Executive Director
Legal & Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS Chapters
475,
689