# Alaska Stat. § 08.80.045: Nonprescription drugs and devices

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.045

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 08.80.045
- **Heading:** Nonprescription drugs and devices
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 8 / Chapter 08.80 / Section 08.80.045

## Text

(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section the board may not regulate the sale of patent or nonprescription drugs that are prepackaged for use by the consumer, are in their original, unbroken packaging, and are labeled in accordance with requirements of the federal government.

(b) The board may regulate the sale and distribution of patent or nonprescription drugs under AS 44.62.250 when the regulation is required by an emergency to protect the public health and safety.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in a regulation under (b) of this section, a pharmacist may prescribe, dispense, and administer nonprescription drugs or devices.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.003 Practice of pharmacy as a profession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.003.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.005 Statement of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.005.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.010 Creation and membership of board; officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.030 Powers and duties of the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.045 Nonprescription drugs and devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.050 Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.060 Meetings of the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.070 Quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.080 Expenses of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.105 Removal of board members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.105.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.110 Qualifications for licensure by examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.116 Internship and other training programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.116.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.120 Grading and content of examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.80.145 Reciprocity; license transfer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.145.md)

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