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 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
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