Bill > HB4131

This bill directs the State Board of Pharmacy to issue licenses for mobile pharmacies to qualified applicants, provided they meet specific requirements. To be eligible, an applicant must be a registered retail drug outlet with a permanent location and be one of several designated entities, such as a critical access pharmacy, hospital, federally qualified health center, or a county governing body. Mobile pharmacies must have a pharmacist present during operating hours, maintain detailed records of drug transfers and dispensing, store medications securely to prevent diversion, and comply with federal and state regulations for controlled substances. They also need patient communication plans for refills and communication plans with local public health authorities regarding communicable diseases. The bill prohibits mobile pharmacies from operating at the same location for more than 10 consecutive days or within the same five-mile radius for more than 14 consecutive days, though exceptions are made for declared public health emergencies or natural disasters. The State Board of Pharmacy is tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, which will become effective on January 1, 2027, with the overall act taking effect 91 days after the legislative session adjourns.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4131