# Alaska Stat. § 08.80.297: Prescription prices available to consumer

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.80_S08.80.297

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 08.80.297
- **Heading:** Prescription prices available to consumer
- **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 08.80.297

## Text

(a) A pharmacist or person acting at the direction of a pharmacist shall disclose the price of filling any prescription when requested by the consumer.

(b) No contract or agreement may prohibit a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy benefits manager from informing a patient of a less costly alternative for a prescription drug or medical device or supply, which may include the amount the patient would pay without the use of a health care plan.

(c) A pharmacist or person acting at the direction of a pharmacist shall notify the patient if a known less costly alternative for a prescription drug or medical device or supply is available, which may include the amount the patient would pay without the use of a health care plan.

(d) In this section, (1) “health care plan” means a policy, contract, benefit, or agreement that provides, delivers, arranges for, pays for, or reimburses any of the costs of health care services under (A) a health care insurance plan as defined under AS 21.54.500 ;

(B) a governmental or employee welfare benefit plan under 29 U.S.C. 1001 — 1191 (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974);

(C) a plan offered under AS 39.30.090 or 39.30.091;

(D) a federal governmental plan as defined under AS 21.54.500 ;

(E) the Medicaid or Medicare program; or

(F) a self-insured employer benefit plan;

(2) “pharmacy benefits manager” has the meaning given in AS 21.27.975 .

## 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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