OAR 855-115-0345: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/09/2027. Services: Prescribing Pursuant to - Protocol

A Pharmacist may prescribe, according to OAR 855-115-0330 and OAR 855-115-0335, FDA-approved drugs and devices pursuant to a Protocol. Protocols in their entirety are adopted by the board by this rule pursuant to the respective effective date referenced and can be found on the board website at https://www.oregon.gov/pharmacy/Pages/PFAC.aspx. Pharmacists can prescribe pursuant to the protocols listed below. (1) Continuation of Therapy Protocol including emergency refills of insulin (v. 02/2026). (2) Conditions Protocols: (a) Cough and cold symptom management: (A) Benzonatate (v. 06/2021); (B) Short-acting beta agonists (v. 06/2021); (C) Intranasal corticosteroids (v. 06/2021); (b) COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test (v. 12/2021); (c) SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral (v. 08/2024). (3) Preventative Care Protocols: (a) Emergency Contraception (v. 06/2021); (b) Male and female condoms (v. 06/2021); (c) Tobacco Cessation, NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy) and Non-NRT (v. 06/2024); (d) Travel Medications (v. 06/2024); (e) HIV Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) (v. 01/2026); (f) HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) (v. 01/2026); (g) Contraception (v. 06/2025); (h) Sexually Transmitted Infections Post-exposure Prophylaxis (STI PEP) (v. 06/2024); (i) Short-acting Opioid Antagonists (v. 06/2024); (j) Medications for Opioid Use Disorder - Initiation of Care (v. 02/2026); and (k) Medications for Opioid Use Disorder - Continuation/Modification of Care (v. 02/2026). (4) Vaccine Protocols: (a) Vaccination Protocol for Adults 18 Years of Age and Older (v. 01/2026); (b) Vaccination Protocol for Ages 7 through 17 Years (v. 01/2026); and (c) Vaccination Protocol for Managing Adverse Reactions (v. 08/2025). (5) Board Excluded Vaccine Protocols: (a) Coronavirus 19 (v. 01/2026); (b) Influenza (v. 08/2026); and (c) Respiratory Syncytial Virus (v. 08/2026). [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]