Pharmacist / Alaska
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Alaska Pharmacist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Dispenses medications and counsels patients. Requires PharmD degree.

What the Alaska data shows for Pharmacists

Alaska's path to pharmacist licensure runs through 4,223 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on NAPLEX and MPJE, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Alaska folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)".

Budget $137 to get started, plus $130 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, pharmacists should know: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
41/100
Pharmacist · Alaska

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
4,223 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$137
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$65/yr
$130 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
4,223 hours
Exam Requirement
NAPLEX and MPJE
Required
Initial License Fee
$137
Renewal Fee
$130
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Pharmacist All Alaska licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alaska licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pharmacist in Alaska? ▼
Alaska requires 4223 education/training hours, passing an exam (NAPLEX and MPJE), and an initial fee of $137. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Pharmacist in Alaska? ▼
Certification as a pharmacist in Alaska means clearing the state's checklist: 4223 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Pharmacist license to Alaska from another state? ▼
For pharmacists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Alaska licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Alaska require a background check for Pharmacist licensing? ▼
Yes, Alaska requires a criminal background check as part of the pharmacist licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Pharmacist in Alaska? ▼
Alaska ties continued pharmacist licensure to 30 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $130 renewal fee.

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What to do with this pharmacist license

Pharmacist in Alaska, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a pharmacist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alaska's pharmacist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Pharmacist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state pharmacist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Alaska's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Alaska overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Alaska licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.