Alaska § 08.80.045 - Nonprescription drugs and devices.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.80.045 — Nonprescription drugs and devices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.80.045. Nonprescription drugs and devices.
(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section the board may not regulate the sale of patent or nonprescription drugs that are prepackaged for use by the consumer, are in their original, unbroken packaging, and are labeled in accordance with requirements of the federal government.
(b) The board may regulate the sale and distribution of patent or nonprescription drugs under AS 44.62.250 when the regulation is required by an emergency to protect the public health and safety.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in a regulation under (b) of this section, a pharmacist may prescribe, dispense, and administer nonprescription drugs or devices.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 08.80.045 cover?
Section 08.80.045 ("Nonprescription drugs and devices.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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