(a) A pharmacist may independently prescribe and administer a vaccine and related emergency medication if the pharmacist has completed an immunization training program approved by the board and otherwise complies with the standards established by the board under Alaska Stat. § 08.80.030 (b).

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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 08.80.168

  • administer: means the direct application of a drug to the body of a patient or research subject by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means. See Alaska Statutes 08.80.480
  • board: means the Board of Pharmacy. See Alaska Statutes 08.80.480
  • drug: means an article recognized as a drug in an official compendium, or supplement to an official compendium. See Alaska Statutes 08.80.480
  • pharmacist: means an individual currently licensed by this state to engage in the practice of pharmacy. See Alaska Statutes 08.80.480
  • pharmacy: means a place in this state where drugs are dispensed and pharmaceutical care is provided and a place outside of this state that is subject to licensure or registration under Alaska Stat. See Alaska Statutes 08.80.480
  • pharmacy technician: means a supportive staff member who works under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. See Alaska Statutes 08.80.480
(b) A pharmacist may independently prescribe and administer an opioid overdose drug if the pharmacist has completed an opioid overdose drug training program approved by the board and otherwise complies with the standards established by the board under Alaska Stat. § 08.80.030 (b).
(c) A pharmacist may independently dispense an opioid overdose drug if the pharmacist has completed an opioid overdose drug training program approved by the board and otherwise complies with the standards established by the board under Alaska Stat. § 08.80.030 (b).
(d) A pharmacy technician working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist who meets the requirements of (a) of this section may administer a vaccine or related emergency medication if the pharmacy technician is authorized by the board to do so.