Does a technician in another state need to be licensed in Oregon to work for an Oregon pharmacy?

A technician from another state is required to be licensed in Oregon to work for an Oregon pharmacy. This regulation ensures that all pharmacy technicians are held to the standards set by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy, which includes adhering to state-specific laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.

Licensing helps maintain the integrity of pharmacy operations and protects public health by ensuring that all individuals involved in the preparation and dispensing of medications are properly trained and qualified. This requirement ensures consistency in the competencies of pharmacy technicians across the state, regardless of their prior training or experience in other states.

Other options suggest that licensing may be optional or condition-based, but the unequivocal requirement of having an Oregon license for pharmacy technicians working in Oregon holds true for all technicians, regardless of the tasks they perform, including compounding.