Alaska Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are Nurse Practitioners authorized to directly dispense controlled substances?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    The board will, in its discretion, authorize an advanced nurse practitioner or "ANP" to prescribe and dispense legend drugs in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    In addition to legend drug prescriptive and dispensing authority under 12 AAC 44.440, the board will, in its discretion, authorize an advanced nurse practitioner or "ANP" to prescribe and dispense schedule 2-5 controlled substances in accordance with applicable state and federal laws if an applicant see full law