December 2011
On December 14, 2011, the Board amended Controlled Substance Rules relating to animal euthanasia.
Changes to OAR 855-080-0100 through 855-080-0103 are required to accommodate revisions that were made to the Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s rules relating to the registration of Certified Euthanasia Technicians that expired on October 31, 2011.
December 9, 2011, the Veterinary Medical Examining Board adopted temporary rules to reinstate licensure requirements for Certified Euthanasia Technicians that were previously removed. Without the Board of Pharmacy temporary rule, new Animal Euthanasia Drug Outlet registrations cannot be issued and existing registered Animal Euthanasia Drug Outlets will not be able to renew. Animal Euthanasia Drug Registrations with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy expire December 31, 2011.
On December 14, 2011, The Board amended 855-080-0100 to incorporate a reference to Division 110 where 2011 legislatively approved fee increase which were adopted by Temporary Rule in June and effective July 1, 2011 were implemented. The Board suspends temporary rules
855-080-0100(T) and 855-080-0103(T).
October 2011
On October 12, 2011 The Board amended rules to accommodate revisions that were made to the Veterinary Medical Examining Board's rules relating to the registration of Certified Euthanasia Technicians that expires on October 31, 2011.
Without this temporary rule, new Animal Euthanasia Drug Outlet registrations cannot be issued and existing registered Animal Euthanasia Drug Outlets will not be able to renew an Animal Euthanasia Drug Outlet Registration with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy which expires December 31, 2011. The Board eliminates the requirement for Certified Euthanasia Technicians and establishes new training requirements for those who possess/administer sodium pentobarbital for euthanizing injured, sick, homeless or unwanted domestic pets and other animals.
Rulemaking Hearings
On November 22, 2011 the Oregon Board of Pharmacy conducted a rulemaking hearing to amend or adopt new Collaborative Therapy, Immunization, Intern, Pharmacy Depots, Manufacturer, Controlled Substance and Fee Rules.
On March 23, 2011, the Oregon Board of Pharmacy conducted a rulemaking hearing to adopt and amend rules regarding administration of drugs, remote dispensing, compounding, and controlled substances schedule.
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