1. (a) A requesting pharmacy in this state that seeks to participate in shared pharmacy services must apply to the board for approval on a form provided by the department.

2. (b) The board will approve an application by a requesting pharmacy to participate in shared pharmacy services if the pharmacy establishes

   1. (1) that the pharmacy has a current in-state pharmacy license issued under AS 08.80.157 and this chapter;
   2. (2) that the pharmacy is able to comply with the requirements of 12 AAC 52.445;

   3. (3) that the pharmacy either

      1. (A) is owned by the same owner as the filling pharmacy with which pharmacy services are to be shared; or
      2. (B) has a written contract or agreement with the filling pharmacy or filling pharmacist that outlines the pharmacy services to be provided and the obligation of each pharmacy or pharmacist to comply with federal and state pharmacy statutes and regulations; and
   4. (4) that the participants in shared pharmacy services share a common electronic file or other appropriate technology that allows access to the information needed to provide shared pharmacy services in compliance with the requirements of AS 08.80 and this chapter.

(Eff. 9/11/2010, Register 195)

Authority: AS 08.80.005, AS 08.80.030, AS 08.80.157