ORS 689.564
Language requirements for prescription drug labels

  • exceptions
  • interpretation and translation services
  • rules

(1)

The State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules to require that, if a patient is of limited English proficiency and the prescribing practitioner, patient or an authorized representative of the patient so requests, a prescription drug dispensed by a pharmacy bear a label in both English and in the language requested and, if authorized by the board by rule, include an informational insert in both English and the language requested. The rules adopted under this section must:

(a)

Define “limited English proficiency.”

(b)

Determine the pharmacies to which the requirements of this section apply, and include at least retail drug outlets and other drug outlets that dispense prescription drugs.

(c)

Determine for which prescription drugs it is appropriate to include an informational insert in addition to the label. In adopting rules under this paragraph, the board shall consider the complexity and length of the directions for use of the prescription drug.

(d)

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(A)

Require that labels and informational inserts be available in at least 14 languages other than English that are spoken in Oregon by individuals who are of limited English proficiency, as determined by the most recent American Community Survey from the United States Census Bureau and in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and other necessary resources.

(B)

Require the board to reassess, and update as necessary, the languages described in this paragraph at least once every 10 years, in consultation with the authority and other stakeholders.

(2)

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(a)

A pharmacy may contract with a third party for the translation of the labels and informational inserts required under subsection (1) of this section.

(b)

A pharmacy, pharmacist or pharmacy intern that dispenses a prescription drug in compliance with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section may not be held liable for injuries resulting from the actions of a third party if the pharmacy from which the label or informational insert was dispensed entered into a contract with the third party in good faith, and the pharmacy, pharmacist or pharmacy intern was not negligent with regard to the alleged misconduct of the third party.

(3)

This section does not apply to an institutional drug outlet.

(4)

The board may adopt other rules as necessary to carry out this section.

(5)

The board shall, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority, adopt rules to require that a pharmacy post signage to provide notification of the right to free, competent oral interpretation and translation services for patients who are of limited English proficiency. Rules adopted under this subsection must comply with any relevant federal laws and regulations. [2019 c.465 §2]

Source: Section 689.564 — Language requirements for prescription drug labels; exceptions; interpretation and translation services; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html.

689.005
Definitions
689.025
Policy
689.035
Short title
689.045
Severability
689.115
Membership
689.135
General powers of board
689.139
State Board of Pharmacy Account
689.145
Enforcement powers of board
689.151
Board control over licensing, standards and discipline
689.153
Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license or certificate
689.155
Authority of board over medications, drugs, devices and other materials
689.165
Officers
689.175
Compensation of board members and executive director
689.185
Meetings
689.195
Employees
689.205
Rules
689.207
Authority of board to require fingerprints
689.225
License requirement
689.255
Qualifications for licensure by examination
689.265
Qualifications for licensure by reciprocity
689.275
Renewal of licenses
689.285
Continuing education
689.295
Practice of clinical pharmacy
689.305
Registration of drug outlets
689.315
Application
689.325
Required reports
689.335
Certificate required
689.405
Grounds for discipline
689.445
Penalties and reinstatement
689.455
Duty to report suspected violations and prohibited conduct
689.486
When license required
689.490
Board to establish licensing system
689.495
Provision of licensing information
689.497
Report required upon termination of pharmacy technician
689.499
Pharmacy technician specialized education program
689.503
Licensing of pharmaceutical representatives
689.505
Labeling requirements
689.508
Prescription records
689.515
Regulation of generic drugs
689.522
Substitution of biological products for prescribed biological products
689.524
Approval of coverage for biological product
689.525
Out-of-state prescriptions
689.527
Prohibited practices
689.532
Complimentary samples
689.555
Agricultural drugs and certain other substances
689.557
Disposal of marijuana item left at retail drug outlet
689.561
Prescription readers
689.564
Language requirements for prescription drug labels
689.605
Power to dispense drugs from hospital pharmacies, drug rooms and penal institutions
689.615
Display of certificate or license
689.635
Dispensing according to naturopathic formulary
689.645
Vaccines, patient care services, drugs and devices
689.649
Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee
689.655
Power to administer drugs and devices
689.661
Power to perform tests and examinations related to federally cleared analytes
689.681
Opiate overdose
689.682
Prescription of naloxone
689.684
Administration of naloxone by certain persons
689.686
Notice of availability of naloxone
689.689
Prescription and administration or dispensation of certain contraceptives
689.692
Dispensation of prescription drug containing cannabinoids
689.696
Prescription and dispensation of emergency refills of insulin
689.700
Telepharmacy
689.704
Preexposure and post-exposure antiretroviral therapies
689.770
Definitions for ORS 689.770 to 689.780
689.772
Establishment of program
689.774
Rules
689.776
Inspection
689.778
Eligibility
689.780
Immunity
689.832
Civil penalties
689.854
Civil penalty for violation of ORS 689.515
689.995
Criminal penalties
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