1. (a) The responsibilities of the pharmacist-in-charge include

   1. (1) obtaining an Alaska pharmacist license before the facility's licensure in the state;
   2. (2) compliance with all laws and regulations governing the activities of the pharmacy;
   3. (3) training of all pharmacy personnel;
   4. (4) ensuring adequate policies and procedures are in place for pharmacy operations;
   5. (5) maintaining required records;
   6. (6) storage of all materials, including drugs and chemicals;
   7. (7) ensuring effective controls against theft or diversion of prescription drugs; and
   8. (8) maintaining an active pharmacist license in the jurisdiction where the facility is physically located.
2. (b) A pharmacist designated to replace the pharmacist-in-charge of a licensed pharmacy shall notify the board not later than 30 days after that designation. A pharmacist who is not already licensed in the state shall apply for a pharmacist license not later than 30 days after the designation to replace the pharmacist-in-charge.
3. (c) Notwithstanding 12 AAC 52.425(a), a pharmacist may not serve as a pharmacist-in-charge unless the pharmacist is physically present in the pharmacy for a sufficient amount of time to provide supervision and control.
4. (d) A pharmacist may not serve as pharmacist-in-charge for more than one pharmacy at any one time except upon obtaining written permission from the board.

(Eff. 1/16/98, Register 145; am 2/26/2000, Register 153; am 2/15/2006, Register 177; am 6/29/2018, Register 226; am 12/28/2022, Register 244; am 7/15/2023, Register 247; am 1/19/2024, Register 249)

Authority: AS 08.80.005, AS 08.80.157, AS 08.80.330, AS 08.80.030, AS 08.80.160