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This informational reference map is being presented to assist you in keeping updated on your state's compliance status with USP Chapter 797 and continuing education (CE) renewal requirements through a research project conducted by CriticalPoint, LLC and NABP.
Oregon State Board of Pharmacy
STATE SURVEY RESULTS
Does the state have specific language requiring compliance with USP 797? No- Posted on "FAQs for Division 45" it states: "The Board doesn’t require strict application or adherence to all USP 795/797 guide-lines. It is expected that appropriate guidelines be followed based on individual settings."
Does the state have specific language requiring compliance with Sterile Compounding or Parenteral Preparations regulations? Yes
What is regulation cited and verbiage used? The Oregon Administrative Rules - Board of Pharmacy - Division 41 - Operations of Pharmacies (Retail and Institutional Drug Outlets) - Sterile Parenteral Products and Division 45 Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding (Effective 2/2008)
LICENSE AND TRAINING SURVEY RESULTS
How many hours of training are required for license renewal? 15
How often must you renew your license? Annual
How many hours of didactic/live training are required for renewal? 11 hours must be in therapeutics
How many hours of pharmacy law are required for license renewals? 1 hour for both Pharmacists and Technicians
How many hours during the renewal period must be in Sterile Compounding? N/A
Other information on license renewal training?
All pharmacists must complete a pain management education program approved by the board and developed in conjunction with the Pain Management Commission established under ORS 409.500 within the first 24 months of being licensed. 1 Hour in an OR specific pain management and 6 hours of CE in pain mgt. All techs must pass the PTCB or ICTP (Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) exam before the annual renewal date of Sept 30, 2008
What is the state law reference number regarding license renewal training? 855-021-0005 - Continuing Pharmacy Education Required for Pharmacist License Renewal 855-021-0010-Continuing Pharmacy Education 855-021-0016 -Continuing Education in Pain Management
What is the name of this section heading? See all three titles listed above
What is the verbiage regarding the renewal of license requirements?
855-021-0005
Continuing Pharmacy Education Required for Pharmacist License Renewal
(1) During the period from June 1 through May 31 of each license renewal cycle, each pharmacist must have satisfactorily completed one and one half (1.5) continuing pharmacy education units (CEU's) in an approved continuing pharmacy education program Ten contact hours equals 1 CEU. Fifty minutes equals 1 contact hour. 855-025-0015
Renewal of Licensure as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
(2) An applicant for renewal of a certified pharmacy technician license must:
(a) Maintain certification by one of the organizations listed in OAR 855-025-0010(3) and
(b) During each period from September 1 through August 31, complete and report at least one hour of pharmacy law, appropriate to the applicant’s work setting and functions. Fifty minutes equal one contact hour.
(c) Submit to a criminal background check.
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