SB 441 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to biological products.

SB 441 removes two requirements for pharmacies and pharmacists when substituting biological products (like insulin or biologic drugs) for prescribed ones. Specifically, it eliminates the need to inform patients about substitutions and retain substitution records for three years. The bill keeps the core rule that substitutions are only allowed if the FDA deems products interchangeable and the prescriber hasn’t prohibited it. This change simplifies pharmacy processes for biological products while maintaining FDA safety standards. (Note: The bill is still in committee as of June 2025.)
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
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Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Care, then Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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