Oregon State Pharmacy Association

11/19/2025

Former CEO of PCMA blasts PBMs. "If Americans want to pay less for prescription drugs, there is no way to do it without reforming the Pharmacy Benefit Manager industry. Congress should do so by the end of this year. The PBMs, once known for reducing drug costs, no longer exist." Governor Tina Kotek

If Americans want to pay less for prescription drugs, there is no way to do it without reforming the Pharmacy Benefit Manager industry. Congress should do

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor and thank all who have served our country in the Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

The Oregon State Pharmacy Association proudly recognizes the many veterans within the pharmacy profession—pharmacists, technicians, and students—who continue to serve their communities with the same commitment and integrity that guided their military service.

To all veterans, we are deeply grateful. Thank you for your service.

11/05/2025

Pharmacy enrollment in the MTF Data Module (MTF DM) is a critical step to ensure pharmacies are prepared for the effectuation of the new negotiated MFPs under Medicare Part D beginning on January 1, 2026. The MTF will play a central role in implementing the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program by providing the operational infrastructure to facilitate the process by which drug manufacturers make the MFP available to pharmacies across the United States. To help support the enrollment of pharmacies in Oregon, please visit this website

10/29/2025

Illegal and unregulated anti-obesity medications (GLP-1s) are a danger to patient safety and are causing injuries and deaths. Governor Tina Kotek please work to protect Oregonians by taking action to stop the telehealth companies and med spas that are pushing these dangerous products on the grey market. Patients, please work with your health provider and pharmacist to make sure any GLP-1 is FDA approved and safe for use.

Brian Mayo of the Oregon State Pharmacy Association writes that illegally compounding anti-obesity medications costs businesses dearly in the long run.

10/10/2025

OSPA sent four letters to Oregon’s PDAB between June and September 2025, strongly advocating that board recommend legislative action to eliminate a variety of PBM practices that prioritize profit, mandate the return of manufacturers rebates and discounts to payers and patients, streamline costs by establishing a single PBM for Medicaid, and legally require PBMs to act in clients' best interests. Partnership for Safe Medicines

This summer, Brian Mayo, Executive Director of the Oregon State Pharmacy Association (OSPA), made the case for pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform as a better way to rein in drug prices.

10/01/2025

Scary to think about patients taking this kind of risk, especially when they have an infant.

Americans are chasing cheaper GLP-1 sources but legal and health risks abound.

09/28/2025

Excellent first day of our Annual Convention! Thanks to all the speakers, attendees, exhibitors and volunteers who made it possible!

09/24/2025

Truth!

As the medication experts, APhA affirms there has been no new evidence in two decades that the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in pregnancy causes autism. The two most reputable studies, including one last year, found no significant associations between the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and c...

09/18/2025

Vaccine's updates for Oregon effective immediately. Oregon licensed pharmacists are permitted to prescribe and administer COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV vaccines in accordance with board-approved protocols, incorporating WCHA recommendations.

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09/16/2025

Here is a report the SFC Minority put out today about Secretary Kennedy’s 9/4 testimony to their committee. The report puts his testimony on CDC and vaccines in context with extensive public reporting about the events that took place at CDC, his past statements on these issues, and other evidence. Ron Wyden

Wyden Unveils Comprehensive Account of Robert Kennedy's Chaotic Appearance Before Finance Committee

09/06/2025

COVID-19 information from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy

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09/03/2025

Vulnerable kids, seniors & the immunocompromised rely on vaccines. Access = protection. Senator Ron Wyden

Oregon, Washington and California’s governors said the Trump administration has “dismantled” the credibility of agencies states historically deferred to on vaccine oversight.