Alaska Physician Dispensing Laws & Regulations
Note: PharmaLink has compiled the information below for reference only. State dispensing regulations change frequently and we recommend consulting an attorney or your state medical or pharmacy board with specific questions or to verify your eligibility to dispense.
Physician dispensing is allowed in Alaska; however, per the Alaska State Medical Board Issued Guidelines a physician may not represent him or herself as a pharmacist or as having a pharmacy on site, and must comply with applicable professional and ethical standards, as well as prescription counseling. Physicians should notify the Alaska Composite Medical Board of their intent to begin dispensing.
According to 12 Alaska Admin. Code § 40.450, physician assistants can also dispense medications with the authorization of the physician assistant’s primary collaborating physician.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses may also dispense to their patients in Alaska. More information can be found on the State of Alaska’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Application.
PharmaLink also offers Mail Order Solutions for providers with prescriptive authority. This solution can be utilized as a standalone solution or alongside PharmaLink’s dispensing solution.
Dispensing medications to your patients in Alaska offers numerous benefits, including generating additional revenue, improving patient compliance and satisfaction, and reduced pharmacy callbacks, freeing up your staff for other tasks. Patients love saving money and a trip to the pharmacy!
PharmaLink offers a turnkey physician dispensing solution for Alaska physicians and other practitioners, making it quick and easy to set up your own in-office dispensary. We provide all the medications, equipment, and software needed to dispense; all you provide is an internet-connected computer and black and white printer. Our knowledgeable staff will help you every step of the way to ensure your program is successful. You can learn more about our Cash and Carry Dispensing, Workers’ Compensation Dispensing, and Insurance Billing dispensing solutions at the links provided.
If you are planning to carry controlled substances, you can rest easy. PharmaLink’s software automatically captures and submits all required information to state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP) on behalf of our customers in all states where we currently operate.
If you have specific questions about dispensing regulations in Alaska or our services, or if you’re ready to get started, you can contact us here and a PharmaLink representative will reach out to you shortly.