{"application_form_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/pha4032.pdf","application_portal_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx","board_contact_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Alaska Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing","board_phone":"(907) 465-2550","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx","board_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/alaska-pharmacist","ce_requirements_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.aspx","common_delays":[{"description":"Poor quality or smudged prints are the most common cause of delay. Ensure prints are taken by a professional and follow all card instructions.","title":"Fingerprint Rejection"},{"description":"Applications submitted without a proper notary seal or signature will be returned, adding weeks to the process.","title":"Incomplete Notarization"},{"description":"Verifications or applications older than 12 months are considered 'stale' and must be resubmitted.","title":"Stale Documents"},{"description":"Pharmacists must be registered with the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) before a license can be fully processed or renewed.","title":"Missing PDMP Registration"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:28.570598+00:00","credential_type":"RPh, PharmD","description":"Apply for a Alaska Pharmacist license. 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It is illegal to practice if your license has lapsed after June 30.","question":"Is there a grace period for license renewal?"},{"answer":"Temporary licenses are generally only available for reciprocity applicants who meet specific criteria while waiting for full licensure.","question":"Can I apply for a temporary license?"},{"answer":"Yes, pharmacists authorized to administer vaccines must complete 1 hour of CE related to vaccines or emergency medications every two years.","question":"Are there specific CE requirements for vaccines?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy/FingerprintInformation.aspx","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":250.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$250 application/license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/alaska-pharmacist.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Pharmacist","provisional_info":"Some states offer an intern or provisional license for graduates actively accumulating required hours or waiting to take the NAPLEX.","reciprocity_info":"Pharmacists licensed in another state can often apply via license transfer (reciprocity) through the NABP, though most states still require passing their specific MPJE.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":150.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"The primary application form for licensure by exam or reciprocity, requiring notarization.","name":"Pharmacist License Application (#08-4032)","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/pha4032.pdf","url_label":"Download Application"},{"description":"One completed fingerprint card (FD-258) for state and federal background checks.","name":"Fingerprint Card","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy/FingerprintInformation.aspx","url_label":"Fingerprint Info"},{"description":"Transcripts must be sent directly from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official NAPLEX and MPJE scores transferred via NABP.","name":"NABP Score Report","url":"https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/","url_label":"NABP Exams"},{"description":"Foreign pharmacy graduates must provide proof of FPGEC certification from NABP.","name":"FPGEC Certificate (Foreign Graduates Only)","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"alaska-pharmacist","state_name":"Alaska","state_slug":"alaska","statutes_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy/StatutesRegulations.aspx","steps":[{"description":"Create an e-Profile with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to register for the NAPLEX and MPJE exams.","title":"Register with NABP","url":"https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/","url_label":"Register for Exams"},{"description":"Complete the Pharmacist License Application (Form #08-4032) either online through the MY LICENSE portal or via paper. The application must be signed and notarized.","title":"Submit Alaska Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee and the $100 initial license fee (Total $200). Online applicants pay via credit card; paper applicants use the Credit Card Payment form or check.","title":"Pay Licensing Fees","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Submit a completed fingerprint card for a criminal background check. Use the standard FBI Form FD-258 or the state-provided blue-ink card.","title":"Submit Fingerprints","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy/FingerprintInformation.aspx","url_label":"Fingerprint Instructions"},{"description":"Arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly from your pharmacy school to the Board. Ensure NABP sends your exam scores (NAPLEX/MPJE) to Alaska.","title":"Verify Education and Exams","url":"https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/naplex/","url_label":"NABP Score Transfer"},{"description":"Once all documents are verified and exams are passed, the Board will issue your license. You can print your certificate via the MY LICENSE portal.","title":"Receive License","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-10T16:41:20.140626+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/professional"}