Public Health & Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee
Subject Matter Expert Volunteer Opportunity - Apply Now!
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy is seeking licensed Oregon Pharmacists to volunteer and serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the Public Health & Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee (PHPFAC). The Committee utilizes SMEs to develop and revise protocols in OAR 855-115-0345.
The time commitment for a SME will vary. At a minimum, each SME will need to review and provide recommendations for amendments to protocols related to their area of expertise.
SMEs are needed for the following protocols:
- Continuation of Therapy including Emergency Refills of Insulin
- Cough & Cold: Benzonatate
- Cough & Cold: Intranasal Corticosteroids
- Cough & Cold: Short-acting Beta Agonists (SABAs)
- Conditions: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) Antigen Self-Test
- Conditions: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) Antiviral
- Preventative Care: Condoms
- Preventive Care: Contraception
- Preventative Care: Emergency Contraception
- Preventive Care: HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PEP)
- Preventive Care: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PrEP)
- Preventive Care: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Initiation of Care
- Preventive Care: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Continuation/Modification of Care
- Preventative Care: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI PEP)
- Preventive Care: Short-acting Opioid Antagonist (SAOA)
- Preventive Care: Tobacco Cessation – Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and non-NRT
- Preventive Care: Travel Medications
SMEs will be selected using an application process to ensure representation of diverse practice settings. If you would like to serve as a SME for the PHPFAC, please complete the online form below by Wednesday October 14, 2026, for consideration. Individuals selected will receive an email confirmation.
Statutory Authority The multidisciplinary Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee (PHPFAC) was convened in 2018 pursuant to ORS 689.645 and 689.649.
Laws & Rules
The rules in
OAR 855-115-0330 establish the pharmacist’s authority and responsibilities to prescribe drugs and devices, pursuant to the formulary and protocols developed and recommended by the Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee (PHPFAC). These rules articulate the authority and legal expectations for an Oregon licensed pharmacist and practicing in Oregon, to voluntarily participate in providing patient assessment and patient care services that may result in the issuance of a prescription by a pharmacist for an identified medical need.
The rules describe the Board’s compliance expectations for pharmacy practice and prescribing from the formulary and protocol compendia. Standards defined include: (1) education and competency; (2) patient assessment and referral criteria; (3) collaboration with other healthcare, providers, including mandated notification; (4) treatment and follow-up care planning; (5) documentation and record-keeping; and (6) prohibited practices.
Oregon Board of Pharmacy Laws and Rules related to PHPFAC:
Protocols:
Vaccine Protocols:
Board Excluded Vaccine Protocols:
Formulary:
Resources:
PORTLAND, Ore. – Sept. 4, 2026 – Today, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a statewide standing order authorizing Oregon-licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to administer FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines to eligible patients ages 7 and older. The standing order follows recommendations from the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season and eliminates the requirement for patients to obtain a separate, patient-specific prescription from a healthcare provider in order to receive their vaccine at an Oregon pharmacy.
This was issued pursuant to
2026 SB 1598, which authorizes the Oregon Public Health Officer to issue a standing order to prescribe a drug to control, prevent, mitigate or treat any infectious or noninfectious disease. It will serve as a vital bridge for Oregonians to readily access the COVID-19 vaccine until the Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee and Board are able to review final recommendations from the WCHA. For the standing order and other relevant information, see the following links:
Additional Resources:
2026 - 2027 PHPFAC Committee Members - Andrew Gibler, RPH
- Term: 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2027
- Katherine Hammond, APRN
- Term: 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2027
- Joe Schnabel, RPH
- Term: 7/6/2026 - 7/5/2028
- Courtney Sellers, RPH
- Term: 5/1/2026 - 4/30/2028
- Stephanie Riccalarsen, MD
- Term: 7/6/2026 - 7/5/2028
- Robin Virgin, MD
- Term: 6/1/2026 - 5/31/2028
2027 Meeting Schedule
- January 13, 2027
- March 10, 2027
- July 14, 2027
2026 PHPFAC Meeting Agendas, Summaries and Recordings
2025 PHPFAC Meeting Agendas, Summaries and Recordings
Public Meetings Resources
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