Oregon Pharm OPS

Question 1

Front:
How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of service?

Answer 1

Back:
9 members (5 pharmacists, 2 pharmacy technicians, 2 public members)
4 years

Question 2

Front:
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacists serve on the board of pharmacy?

Answer 2

Back:
2 public members (non-pharmacists) and 5 pharmacists

Question 3

Front:
What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses?

Answer 3

Back:
Oregon Board of Pharmacy

Question 4

Front:
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist?

Answer 4

Back:
18 years

Question 5

Front:
What exams are required for pharmacist licensure?

Answer 5

Back:
NAPLEX and MPJE

Question 6

Front:
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in home address or employer?

Answer 6

Back:
A pharmacist must notify the Board in writing, within 15 days, of any change in e-mail address, employment location, or residence address.

Question 7

Front:
What are the continuing pharmaceutical education (CPE) requirements for pharmacists (e.g., how many hours per renewal period, how long is the renewal period, are live hours required, any specific CPE topic requirements)?

Answer 7

Back:

30 hours of CPE per renewal period

Required CPE Topics:

Pharmacy law: 2 hours

Patient safety or medication error prevention: 2 hours

Cultural competency: 2 hours

Pain management: 1 hour

Remaining 23 hours should be pertinent to pharmacy

Renewal cycle: Every two years

Registration: Required with the CPE Monitor

Question 8

How often is the pharmacist license renewed?

Answer 8

Every other year

Question 9

If a pharmacist’s license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license?

Answer 9

To reinstate a lapsed pharmacy license, the pharmacist must:

1.) Pay the license fees and delinquency fees for all years during the time the license was lapsed
2.) Provide certification of completion for continuing education requirements for all years in which the license was lapsed
3.) If the license was lapsed > 1 year, pass the MPJE with a score of ≥ 75
4.) Complete an application for licensure, with a fingerprint card or other documentation to conduct a criminal background check

Question 10

Are there any special requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist?

Answer 10

Back
Be a licensed Oregon pharmacist
Meet minimal standards of training and experience in the handling of radioactive materials
Submit to the Board evidence of current certification in nuclear pharmacy by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, or evidence that they meet both the following:
Certification of a minimum of six-month on-the-job training under the supervision of a qualified nuclear pharmacist in a nuclear pharmacy providing radiopharmaceutical services; and
Certification of completion of a nuclear pharmacy training program in a college of pharmacy or a nuclear pharmacy training program approved by the Board.
Receive a letter of notification from the Board that the evidence submitted by the pharmacist meets the above requirements and has been accepted by the Board.

Question 11

What are the requirements to serve as a pharmacist preceptor?

Answer 11

1) Must register with the state board
2) Must have a year of experience as a practicing, licensed pharmacist
3) Must notify the school of pharmacy if precepting students from more than one school at the same time
4) If required by a school of pharmacy, must complete a training program

Question 12

Are interns required to have a criminal background check?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

When does an intern license expire?

Answer 13

2 Years

Question 14

How many intern hours are required?

Answer 14

1440 hours

Question 15

What is the ratio of interns for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting?

Answer 15

4 interns to 1 pharmacist for direct patient care activities

Question 16

Under what conditions can the number of interns per pharmacist increase?

Answer 16

1) A pharmacist may supervise more than one intern if one intern performs the duties of an intern and the other interns perform the duties of a technician.

2) With the written approval of a school of pharmacy, a preceptor may supervise up to 10 interns at public-health outreach programs (e.g., informational health fairs that provide general information but not direct patient care).

3) An immunizing pharmacist may supervise up to two immunizing interns at an immunization clinic.

Question 17

What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician?

Answer 17

18 years

Question 18

Do technicians have to be licensed or registered?

Answer 18

Licensed

Question 19

What exams or certifications are required for all technicians?

Answer 19

Pharmacy technicians must take and pass a national certification exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health career Association (NHA).

Question 20

What is the higher-level designation for pharmacy technicians, and what training or examination is required for this designation?

Answer 20

Higher-level designation: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Requirements: must take and pass a national certification exam through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) (ExCPT)

Question 21

Is there a maximum pharmacist-technician supervision ratio?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Are there requirements for pharmacy staff identification badges?

Answer 22

Yes, pharmacy staff must wear an identification badge indicating their name and professional title.

Question 23

What organization operates the impaired pharmacist recovery program?

Answer 23

The Health Professionals’ Services Program (HPSP)

Question 24

What healthcare professionals can enroll in the state’s impaired pharmacist recovery program?

Answer 24

Any licensed healthcare professional can participate. Current licensing boards that are participating include the Oregon Medical Board, Board of Nursing, Board of Dentistry and Board of Pharmacy

Question 25

Can a healthcare professional self-enroll in the impaired pharmacist recovery program?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

Are a mail-order pharmacy’s hours and/or toll-free number required to be listed on the prescription container labeling?

Answer 26

No

Question 27

Are mail-order pharmacies required to be open for a defined number of days and hours per week?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

What is the name of the inspection or assessment form/s used by pharmacists?

Answer 28

Resident Retail/LTC/Home Infusion Pharmacy Self-inspection Form Non-Resident Pharmacy Self-inspection Form Hospital Pharmacy Self-inspection Form Nuclear Pharmacy Self-inspection Form Compounding Pharmacy Self-inspection Form

Question 29

Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern?

Answer 29

Yes

Question 30

Who is required to complete the pharmacy inspection or assessment form and how often does it need to be completed?

Answer 30

The form must be completed by the pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) by July 1st of each year. PIC's are required to complete a self-inspection of their pharmacy within 15 days of becoming a PIC.

Question 31

Is the pharmacy inspection or assessment form sent to the board or kept at the pharmacy (if kept at the pharmacy, for how long)?

Answer 31

Kept at the pharmacy for three years

Question 32

Do the licenses displayed for public view need to be the originals, or is a photocopy or printed copy acceptable?

Answer 32

The license must be the original.

Question 33

What are the space and/or equipment requirements for a pharmacy (e.g., pharmacy size, hot/cold water, compounding equipment, references)?

Answer 33

Requirements: A sink with hot and cold running water Suitable refrigeration Current pharmaceutical references (e.g., pharmacology, injectables, veterinary drugs) based on the services provided Current Oregon Revised Statute and Administrative Rules, United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations and USP based on the services provided Minimum of 3 years of the Board of Pharmacy Quarterly newsletters Access to electronic reporting databases (e.g., PDMP, NPLEx)

Question 34

What are the signage requirements?

Answer 34

A sign visible to the public saying, "This pharmacy may be able to substitute a less expensive drug which is therapeutically equivalent to the one prescribed by your doctor unless you do not approve." The print must be in block letters and not less than one inch in height. Providing notification in multiple languages of the right to free, competent oral interpretation and translation services, including translated prescription labels, for patients who are of limited English proficiency. A sign at the entrances stating the pharmacy hours of operations when a pharmacist is not in attendance if the pharmacy operates as a double set-up pharmacy. If the pharmacy provides naloxone services, there must be written notice in a conspicuous manner that naloxone and medical supplies to administer are available. Notification of accurate hours of operation at each pharmacy entrance.

Question 35

Within how many days must a change of pharmacy address, phone number or name be reported to the board?

Answer 35

15 days

Question 36

Within how many days must pharmacy closures be reported to the board?

Answer 36

Within 15 days of closing

Question 37

Within how many days must a pharmacy notify the board that there has been a change in the pharmacist-in-charge?

Answer 37

15 days

Question 38

What requirements are there for emergency kits in long-term care facilities or other institutional facilities (e.g., who refills the kit, what time frame must the kit be filled)?

Answer 38

A pharmacist must verify and document the contents of the emergency kit. The label must list all the contents by name, strength, quantity and list the kit expiration. It must be in a tamper-evident system and stored to prevent unauthorized access. The pharmacy must be notified when the kit has been opened or is expired, and a pharmacist must restock and replace it within a reasonable amount of time.

Question 39

What are the regulations for pharmacist breaks or the maximum break duration?

Answer 39

There must be appropriate opportunities for uninterrupted rest periods and meal breaks. Time is not defined.

Question 40

During a pharmacist break, does a sign need to be posted that the pharmacist is not on duty?

Answer 40

Yes

Question 41

What intern/technician functions can be done without the presence of a pharmacist?

Answer 41

Technicians and interns are not permitted to perform any tasks without the presence of a pharmacist

Question 42

What are pharmacy prescription kiosks (PPK) requirements?

Answer 42

Requirements of pharmacy kiosks include (but are not limited to): Annual registration as a Retail Drug Outlet PPK Adequate safeguards against loss, theft, diversion, including an alarm system and surveillance system Placement in a secure indoor location that is climate-controlled and protected from the elements Ability to store drugs in appropriate conditions (eg, temperature, humidity, sanitation) A record must be maintained with the name and OR license of each person accessing the PPK Provide counseling when required and when requested by the patient or patient's agent No storage of controlled substances

Question 43

Are there any limitations on drive-up windows?

Answer 43

No

Question 44

What are the requirements for a pharmacist to be able to prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives?

Answer 44

Complete a training program approved by the OR State Board of Pharmacy related to prescribing injectable hormonal contraceptives and self-administered hormonal contraceptives Additional requirements when prescribing self-administered hormonal contraceptives include (but are not limited to): Completing and discussing a risk assessment questionnaire with the patient Referral to the patient’s primary care practitioner or women’s health care practitioner Ensuring the patient has had a clinical visit with a healthcare provider for reproductive or sexual health in the past 3 years Provide the patient with a written record of the hormonal contraceptive administered, or the self-administered contraceptive that was prescribed and dispensed