Or. Admin. Code § 855-115-0105 - Responsibilities: General

When practicing pharmacy per ORS 689, each Pharmacist must:

(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) Be responsible for their own actions, however, this does not absolve the pharmacy from responsibility for the Pharmacist's actions;

(3) Be responsible for the actions of each Intern, Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician and nonlicensed pharmacy personnel under their supervision;

(4) Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy;

(5) Control each aspect of the practice of pharmacy;

(6) Perform appropriately the duties of a Pharmacist;

(7) Ensure access to reference material and equipment needed based on the services provided;

(8) Ensure services are provided with required interpretation and translation per ORS 689.564;

(9) Ensure services occur in a sanitary, secure and confidential environment;

(10) Be clearly identified as a Pharmacist in all interactions and communications (e.g., nametag, phone interaction, chart notations);

(11) Display in plain sight the Pharmacist license within the pharmacy or place of business to which it applies;

(12) Engage in a continuous quality improvement program; and

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

(a) Occur prior to engaging in the practice of pharmacy;

(b) Occur with each update; and

(c) Be documented and records retained according to OAR 855-104-0055.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 855-115-0105

BP 16-2023, adopt filed 08/16/2023, effective 3/1/2024

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