Oregon Code § 689.525·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Out-of-state prescriptions.
(1) A prescription written by a practitioner licensed in a state or territory
of the United States, other than Oregon, may be filled only if the pharmacist
called upon to fill such prescription determines, in the exercise of
professional judgment:
(a) That it was
issued pursuant to a valid patient-practitioner relationship; and
(b) That it is
authentic.
(2) However, if
the practitioner writing the prescription is not known to the pharmacist, the
pharmacist shall obtain proof to a reasonable certainty of the validity of the
prescription.
(3) The
provisions of ORS 689.515 authorizing generic substitution shall not apply to
prescriptions described in this section unless authorized on the prescription. [1979
c.777 §36; 1981 c.666 §10; 1987 c.108 §6; 1993 c.571 §15; 1997 c.153 §1]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 689.525
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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