OAR 855-041-3015: Central Fill - General Requirements

An Oregon licensed pharmacy may outsource prescription drug filling to a central fill pharmacy provided that both pharmacies: (1) Have the same owner; or (2) Have a written shared pharmacy services contract or agreement that specifies: (a) The services to be provided by each pharmacy; (b) The responsibilities of each pharmacy; and (c) The accountabilities of each pharmacy. (3) Maintain a separate Oregon pharmacy license for each location involved in providing prescription drugs and services to Oregon patients; (4) Share a common electronic file or have appropriate technology or interface to allow access to information required to fill a prescription drug order; (5) Establish, maintain and enforce a policy and procedures manual as required by OAR 855-041-3020; (6) Ensure that each prescription has been properly processed and filled and that counseling has been provided to the patient; (7) Designate a pharmacist-in-charge. To qualify for this designation, the person must hold a license to practice pharmacy in the state of Oregon and in the state in which the pharmacy is located if the pharmacy is out-of-state. The pharmacist-in-charge must be in good standing with both licensing boards; (8) Conduct an annual review of the written policies and procedures and document such review; (9) Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and rules; (10) Direct all patient communication to the primary pharmacy.