50-State Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Compliance Guide
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Alaska Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

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Licensing requirements for Alaska healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.

This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Alaska for individuals and businesses. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

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Alaska Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

Alaska Drug Room License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Drug Room License Application

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $150 license fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Biennial Pharmacy Drug Room License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$150 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $75 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Alaska Medicaid Group Provider Enrollment

Agency:Alaska Department of Health and Social Services - Division of Health Care Services - Medicaid Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Group/Facility Provider Agreement and Tax Certification

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$599

Turnaround:

4-6 weeks

Notes:
  • Providers that have already paid an application fee to Medicare or another state’s Medicaid or CHIP program do not need to pay the application fee.
  • There are additional fee exemptions. See Provider Application Fee FAQs for details.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Group/Facility Revalidation Application

Agency Fee:

$599

Due:

Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided. Revalidation applications must be submitted within 30 days of receiving a revalidation letter.

Alaska Non-Resident Wholesale Distributor License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Non-Resident Wholesale Distributor License Application

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $550 license fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Biennial Wholesale Distributor License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$550 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $275 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Alaska Out-of-State Pharmacy License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Out-of-State Pharmacy Application

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $550 license fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Biennial Out-of-State Pharmacy License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$550 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $275 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Alaska Outsourcing Facility License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Outsourcing Facility License Application

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $550 license fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Biennial Outsourcing Facility License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$550 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $275 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Alaska Pharmacy License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy License Application

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $200 license fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Biennial Pharmacy License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$200 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $100 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Alaska Remote Pharmacy License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Remote Pharmacy License Application

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $200 license fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Biennial Remote Pharmacy License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$200 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $100 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Alaska Telemedicine Business Registry Registration

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - Telemedicine Business Registry
Notes:
  • Applicants must have an active Alaska Business License in order to register.
  • A business operating under multiple names to perform telemedicine services must file a separate registration for each name.

Initial Registration

Form:

Telemedicine Business Registration

Agency Fee:

$50

Renewal Not Required

Not required



There are no requirements for renewal. Once a business has been placed on the registry, the effective date is issued as "perpetual" and the business remains on the registry indefinitely or until a representative of the business submits a registry removal form.

Amendment
Telemedicine Business Registry Information Change

Form:

Telemedicine Business Registration (Amendment)

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Within 30 days of the change taking place

Notes:

If the name, address, or contact information of a business on the telemedicine business registry changes, the business performing telemedicine services must submit to the Division a Business Registry Change Form.

Alaska Third-Party Logistics Provider License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Third-Party Logistics Provider License Application

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $550 license fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Biennial Third-Party Logistics Provider License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$550 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $275 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Alaska Wholesale Drug Distributor License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Wholesale Drug Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $425 license fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Biennial Wholesale Distributor License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$425 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $212.50 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Individual Licenses

Alaska Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Alaska Pharmacist License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacist Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $100 license fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $50 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Alaska Pharmacy Intern License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Intern Application

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $30 license fee

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Pharmacy Intern Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

Two years from the date of issuance.

Notes:

If an intern needs to extend their license, a new Pharmacy Intern application is required. 

Alaska Pharmacy Technician License

Agency:Alaska Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Technician Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$25

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25 (licenses issued during the second year of the renewal cycle pay $12.50 for their first renewal)

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Learn about healthcare and pharmaceutical licensing in other states:

Controlled Substance Registration - In addition to a pharmacy license, controlled substance registration registration is required in many states for pharmacies that distribute controlled substances.

NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) - Host a variety of programs and resources relating to pharmacist and pharmacy licensure and examination.

Pharmacist in Charge - A licensed pharmacist designated by a pharmacy to act as the party responsible for compliance with regulations.

VPP (Verified Pharmacy Program) - A program run by NABP that allows state boards to share information and more easily register out-of-state pharmacies.