OAR 855-041-3035: Central Fill - Delivery of Medications

(1) A central fill pharmacy may deliver or mail medications to the primary pharmacy or patient in compliance with OAR 855-041-1050. (2) A central fill pharmacy must comply with all federal and state requirements when using private, common or contract carriers to transport filled prescriptions for delivery. When a central fill pharmacy contracts with private, common or contract carriers to transport filled prescriptions the central fill pharmacy is responsible for reporting any in-transit loss upon detection by use of DEA Form 106. (3) A central fill pharmacy must maintain and use adequate storage or shipment containers and shipping processes to ensure drug stability and potency. Such shipping processes shall include the use of packaging material and devices to ensure that the drug is maintained at the temperature range required to maintain the integrity of the medication throughout the delivery process. (4) Filled prescriptions must be shipped in containers that are sealed in a manner that shows evidence of opening or tampering.