Alaska Board of Pharmacy, Seven Members, Regulatory Authority

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Alaska Board of Pharmacy

The Board of Pharmacy “the board” is staffed by the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing. The board consists of five pharmacists, one pharmacy technician, and one public member. Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature.

The board adopts regulations to carry out laws governing pharmacy practice in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against licensees who violate laws under AS 08, 12 AAC 52, and other applicable laws. The board is required to meet at least three (3) times a year, all of which may be held via teleconference or videoconference. Though not required, a public comment period may be on the agenda if appropriately published. Meeting agendas and minutes are available from the board’s executive administrator and will be posted to this website once prepared. Draft minutes are typically available within 10 days subsequent to a meeting while final minutes are typically posted within 3-4 months.

Fraud Alert: Impersonation of Licensing Unit or Licensing Investigations Unit

We have received reports of fraudulent communications from people claiming to be investigators or licensing examiners in our office. These include fraudulent emails asking for documents through a provided link, calls from “investigators” stating a licensee’s name is associated with criminal activity, and even calls followed by convincing license action letters.

If you receive such a call, please consider hanging up and calling our Investigations Unit at (907) 269-8124 to confirm legitimacy.

If you receive such an email, do not click the link or respond – we will never send you a link to upload your documents through.

If you are unsure of the legitimacy of the communication you received and wish to double check with our office, you can also contact our Investigations Unit via email at Investigations@Alaska.Gov. Please be sure to include your full name, license number, and a brief description of your inquiry.

Important Information

• Are you selling CBD or hemp products? If so, please read this announcement from the Division of Agriculture for more information to ensure your business is registered and that the products you are selling are compliant with Alaska law. Questions? Please contact the Division of Agriculture. See the FAQ for more details.

Medical Spa Services Work Group

Six licensing boards have convened a work group to review the regulation of “medical spa services” such as IV hydration, advanced esthetics, Botox administration, and other related procedures. Please visit the Medical Spa Services Work Group web page for additional information.

Board Approved Epinephrine Training Material:

Injection Connection (aafaalaska.com) Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – Alaska Chapter

Code Ana Medical Emergency Response & Epinephrine Training

Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training (Online) Red Cross

ProAnaphylaxis by ProTrainings.

*Any entity wishing to have their epinephrine training material considered by the board should reach out to BoardofPharmacy@Alaska.Gov to make that request.

IS YOUR ONLINE/INTERNET PHARMACY SAFE?

Before using the services of online/internet pharmacies make sure the pharmacy is legitimate and safe. Verify your pharmacy using the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Safe. Pharmacy program here to ensure your online/internet pharmacy is safe to use.

Explore the FDA’s BeSafeRx campaign resources and tools so you can make safer, more informed decisions when purchasing prescription medicine from an online/internet pharmacy.

Professions Regulated by the Board

• Licensees
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy Intern
  • Pharmacy Technician
• Facilities
  • Pharmacy
  • Remote Pharmacy
  • Drug Room
  • Internet/Online Pharmacy
  • Wholesale Drug Distributor
  • Outsourcing Facility
  • Manufacturer
  • Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL)

National Organizations

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of pharmacy practice in other states.

• National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Contact Information

To better assist you, we advise providing the license number that you are referencing.

Email: BoardofPharmacy@Alaska.Gov
Board of Pharmacy
550 W 7th AVE, STE 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501-3567

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