OAR 855-007-0120: Damage to a Pharmacy and Drug Integrity

(1) If a pharmacy prescription department sustains damage, whether by flood or otherwise, the entire drug inventory, including any prescriptions that are awaiting pickup, is unfit for dispensing, must be classified as adulterated and must be destroyed unless, the drugs are deemed safe for dispensing pursuant to OAR 855-041-1036. Any incident of this nature must be reported to the board within three working days. (2) If a pharmacy loses power that affects temperature or humidity controls such that the proper storage of drugs pursuant to OAR 855-041-1036 has been violated, such drugs must be classified as adulterated and may not be dispensed. (3) Controlled substances damaged, lost or stolen must be documented and reported to the DEA and the board on DEA Form 41, DEA Form 106, or DEA Form 107 as appropriate. (4) A pharmacy that is required to temporarily close or relocate due to an emergency must report this event to the board within three working days.