OAR 855-143-0205: Outlet: Technology

A PPL and its PPL Affiliated Pharmacy must: (1) Utilize a shared computer system and have appropriate technology or interface to allow access to information required to dispense prescription and non-prescription drugs, devices, and related supplies and counsel the patient or patient’s agent; (2) Utilize barcode, radio-frequency identification or quick response code technology for stocking, destocking and dispensing at the PPL; (3) Test the PPL and verify the unit is operable and functioning in all aspects in accordance with minimum acceptable system or unit design specifications before dispensing prescription and non-prescription drugs, devices, and related supplies and after an upgrade or change is made to the system. The PPL Affiliated Pharmacy must make the results of such testing available to the board upon request; and (4) Develop, implement and enforce a plan for routine maintenance of the PPL. (5) Develop, implement and enforce a plan for responding to and recovering from an interruption of service where the PPL is not fully operational and functioning.