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The State Office Building in Portland houses the central offices of the State Board of Pharmacy. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The Board of Pharmacy was created in 1891. It regulates pharmacy practice to assure that only qualified individuals practice pharmacy in Oregon. The board licenses pharmacists by examination or through reciprocity with other states, and it registers and inspects hospital and retail pharmacies, drug wholesalers and manufacturers, and over-the-counter drug outlets. It investigates drug diversion and violations of its rules and regulates the quality and distribution of controlled substances, prescription and over-the-counter drugs within the state. The board enforces compliance by administrative procedures and by court action. Board activities are financed by license fees.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 800 NE Oregon St., Suite 150, Portland 97232-2162
Telephone: 971-673-0001
Fax: 971-673-0002
General E-mail: pharmacy.board@state.or.us
Contact: Gary Schnabel, Executive Director
Administrative Rules Coordinator E-mail: Karen MacLean
Records Officer E-mail: Karen MacLean
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Legal and Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS Chapters 475, 689
Consumer Budget Analysis (pdf) - by Legislative Fiscal Office
Audit Reports - select agency from menu
Records, Publications and General Information
State Library Publications - a link to the Oregon State Library Catalog