an initial prescription for an opioid that exceeds a seven-day supply to an adult patient for outpatient use; see full law

The board may not impose disciplinary sanctions on a physician for prescribing, dispensing, or administering a prescription drug that is a controlled substance or botulinum toxin if the requirements under (a) of this section and AS 08.64.363 are met and the physician prescribes, dispenses, or administers the controlled substance or botulinum toxin when an appropriate licensed health care provider is present with the patient to assist the physician with examination, diagnosis, and treatment. see full law