Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB)

Oregon PDAB seeks clinician to fill board vacancy; apply by June 6

The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board is seeking applicants with a background in clinical medicine to fill a vacancy. We especially encourage clinicians with knowledge and experience in the lifecycle of patient care to apply. The board consists of eight members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. Members serve four years and can seek reappointment. The time commitment is about 10 hours per month, including virtual board meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month. The new member will begin serving in September or October.

The next PDAB
meeting is:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
9 A.M. Pacific Time

Register here

Oregon PDAB invites you to speak at the May 21 board meeting

PDAB is conducting affordability reviews of 27 selected medications and invites you to speak about the drugs. If you would like to provide information or share your experience with the board on May 21, please submit the public comment form by Tuesday morning, May 20. The board invites patients and caregivers, individuals with scientific or medical background, pharmaceutical manufacturers, advocacy groups, safety net providers, and pharmacy benefit managers.

The board has designated the main portion of this board meeting to hearing from people affected by or pertaining to these drugs. Each speaker will have 3-5 minutes. The board chair has the discretion to extend a speaker’s time. Board members may have follow-up questions for the speakers. In addition, if you have not already, we invite you to take the survey. Click on the relevant survey link: