*The Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee (PHPFAC) is responsible for reviewing vaccine protocols and making recommendations to the board. The next PHPFAC meeting is scheduled for 11/20/2024 and staff are working diligently with our Subject Matter Experts to amend protocols in accordance with emerging guidance. It is anticipated that the board will review and consider the committees recommendations for adoption, potentially during the December board meeting.
Statutory Authority
The multidisciplinary Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee (PHPFAC) was convened in 2018 pursuant to ORS 689.645 and 689.649.
Laws & Rules
The rules in
OAR 855-115-0330 establish the pharmacist’s authority and responsibilities to prescribe drugs and devices, pursuant to the formulary and protocols developed and recommended by the Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee (PHPFAC). These rules articulate the authority and legal expectations for an Oregon licensed pharmacist and practicing in Oregon, to voluntarily participate in providing patient assessment and patient care services that may result in the issuance of a prescription by a pharmacist for an identified medical need.
The rules describe the Board’s compliance expectations for pharmacy practice and prescribing from the formulary and protocol compendia. Standards defined include: (1) education and competency; (2) patient assessment and referral criteria; (3) collaboration with other healthcare, providers, including mandated notification; (4) treatment and follow-up care planning; (5) documentation and record-keeping; and (6) prohibited practices.
Oregon Board of Pharmacy laws and rules related to PHPFAC:
Resources
Protocol Compendium:
Vaccines:
Formulary Compendium:
Other:
Concept Submission Form
Complete the concept submission form below, attach all supporting documents and submit at least 42 days (6 weeks) prior to the date of the next committee meeting for consideration and potential review at an upcoming meeting.
Fill out the form below to submit protocol feedback.
Committee Members
- Lorinda Anderson, RPH
- Term: 4/22/2024 - 4/21/2026
- Andrew Gibler, RPH
- Term: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2025
- Katherine Hammond, APRN
- Term: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2025
- Robin Virgin, MD
- Term: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2026
- Courtney Sellers, RPH
- Term: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2026
- Mark Meyers, MD
- Term: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2025
- Sarah Wickenhagen, APRN
- Term: 4/22/2024 - 4/21/2026