Alaska HB195 updates pharmacist licensing and practice standards, including pain management education and reciprocity provisions.

Alaska HB195 amends pharmacy practice regulations, requiring pharmacists to complete two hours of pain management and opioid use education biennially. It allows exemptions for those not involved in pain management or opioid prescription. The bill also modifies pharmacist qualifications, including fluency in English, graduation from an approved college program, and passing relevant exams. It updates standards for independent prescribing and administration of drugs and devices, and establishes a controlled substance prescription database.

Alaska HB195 updates pharmacist licensing and practice standards, including pain management education and reciprocity provisions.

Alaska HB195 amends pharmacy practice regulations, requiring pharmacists to complete two hours of pain management and opioid use education biennially. It allows exemptions for those not involved in pain management or opioid prescription. The bill also modifies pharmacist qualifications, including fluency in English, graduation from an approved college program, and passing relevant exams. It updates standards for independent prescribing and administration of drugs and devices, and establishes a controlled substance prescription database.