Oregon Code § 689.025·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Policy; purpose.
(1) The practice of pharmacy in the State of Oregon is declared a health care
professional practice affecting the public health, safety and welfare and is
subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further
declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of
pharmacy, as defined in this chapter, merit and receive the confidence of the
public and that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice
of pharmacy in the State of Oregon. This chapter shall be liberally construed
to carry out these objects and purposes.
(2) It is the
purpose of this chapter to promote, preserve and protect the public health,
safety and welfare by and through the effective control and regulation of the
practice of pharmacy and of the registration of drug outlets engaged in the
manufacture, production, sale and distribution of drugs, medications, devices
and such other materials as may be used in the diagnosis and treatment of
injury, illness and disease. [1979 c.777 §§2,3; 1985 c.565 §95; 2007 c.438 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 689.025
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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