Oregon OTC

Question 1

What training is required to permit a pharmacist to furnish emergency contraception?

Answer 1

The pharmacist is responsible for recognizing limits of knowledge and experience and for resolving situations beyond their expertise by consulting with or referring patients to another health care provider.
An attestation of or certification of all required training and education must be retained for 6 years or uploaded into the pharmacist’s electronic licensing record.

Question 2

What are the requirements and quantity limits for selling pseudoephedrine?

Answer 2

Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine are schedule V drugs in the state of Oregon and are available behind-the-counter without a prescription with the following quantity limits:
1) No more than 3.6 grams in a 24-hour period
2) No more than 9 grams in a 30-day period

Additional requirements for non-prescription pseudoephedrine:
1) Verify that the purchaser is 18 years of age or older

Question 3

Does the state require the submission of pseudoephedrine sales to NPLEx (National Precursor Log Exchange)?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What are the requirements for selling dextromethorphan?

Answer 4

The purchaser must be ≥ 18 years old

Question 5

Does the state require a prescription for syringes and needles?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Does the state set a limit on the maximum number of syringes that can be purchased without a prescription?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Does the state allow syringe exchange programs?

Answer 7

Yes