OAR 855-041-1040: Outlet: Policies and Procedures

(1) The drug outlet pharmacy and its Pharmacist in Charge is accountable for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing written policies and procedures for the drug outlet pharmacy in compliance with federal and state regulations. The written policies and procedures must be maintained at the drug outlet pharmacy and must be available to the board upon request. (2) The written policies and procedures must include at a minimum the responsibilities of the drug outlet pharmacy including; (a) Security; (b) Operation, testing and maintenance of pharmacy systems and equipment; (c) Sanitation; (d) Storage of drugs; (e) Dispensing; (f) Pharmacist supervision, direction and control of non-Pharmacists; (g) Documenting the date, time and identification of the licensee and the specific activity or function of the person performing each step in the dispensing process; (h) Utilization of Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians or Pharmacy Technicians; (i) Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician final verification and/or vaccination, if utilized; (j) Drug and/or device procurement; (k) Receiving of drugs and/or devices; (l) Disposal of drugs and/or devices including hazardous and pharmaceutical waste; (m) Delivery of drugs and/or devices; (n) Utilization of Oregon licensed Pharmacist (i.e. DUR, Counseling); (o) Recordkeeping; (p) Patient confidentiality; (q) Continuous quality improvement; (r) Plan for discontinuing and recovering services in the event of a pharmacy closure; (s) Training: initial and ongoing; and (t) Interpretation, translation and prescription reader services.