{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://www.oregon.gov/pharmacy/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Oregon Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Oregon Health Licensing Office (HLO)","board_phone":"(971) 673-0001","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://www.oregon.gov/pharmacy/Pages/index.aspx","board_url":"https://www.oregon.gov/pharmacy/Pages/index.aspx","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/oregon-pharm","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Failing to use the specific Fieldprint code provided by the Board or attempting to use background checks from other agencies will delay the process.","title":"Incomplete Fingerprinting"},{"description":"Submitting black and white copies or expired IDs often leads to application deficiencies.","title":"Missing Identification Documents"},{"description":"Ensure the name on your application exactly matches your ID and national certification to avoid verification delays.","title":"Name Mismatches"},{"description":"The Oregon State Police and FBI background checks can take up to 30 days to return results to the Board.","title":"Background Check Processing"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:33.955658+00:00","credential_type":"Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)","description":"Apply for a Oregon Pharmacy Technician credential. 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