FAQ
Alaska PMP Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions for Alaska's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

Forms and Other Documents

Data Submission Dispenser Guide
Procedures on how to submit controlled substance dispensing information to Alaska (via RelayHealth).

Report Retrieval Guide
Procedures on how to view reports (i.e., pull patient reports) on the prescribing, dispensing, and use of prescription drugs in Alaska PDMP.

Dispenser Submission Account Request Form
Use this downloadable dispenser account request form to provide necessary information to RelayHealth so you can begin submitting data to us. Return only page one to RelayHealth via email or fax.

Chain Admin Account Request Form
Use this downloadable chain admin account request form to provide necessary information to RelayHealth so you can begin submitting data to us. Return only page one to RelayHealth via email or fax.

Alaska Announcement Letter June 2011
Informs pharmacist that RelayHealth was awarded an exclusive contract to enhance and begin managing data collection for the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. The AK PDMP is now available for pharmacies to register and begin submitting data. Pharmacies should complete the registration process on the new system and begin submitting all controlled substance reporting data to that new system by August 1, 2011.

Request for Paper Submission of Data to AK PDMP

Allows for a waiver from the electronic submission of data based on these parameters:
• suffering a hardship created by a natural disaster or other emergency beyond the control of the dispenser and prevents the dispenser from satisfying 12 AAC 52.865(b).
• dispensing in a controlled research project approved by an accredited institution of higher education or under the supervision of a governmental agency. Please attach a description of the research project.
• Dispenses less than 10 prescriptions of controlled substances a month.
• is located in an area where there is no access to the telecommunication services needed to comply with 12 AAC 52.865(b).
• will suffer financial hardship if required to acquire the technology necessary to comply with 12 AAC 52.865(b).

Certification of No Controlled Substances Dispensed

Certification that the pharmacy does not dispense controlled substances. Submittal of the forms certifies the following information:
• My pharmacy, listed above, does not currently deliver any schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances to ultimate users who have an Alaska State address within the last twelve (12) months.
  • From _____________20___ to _____________20___
• If my pharmacy's business practice changes regarding the dispensing controlled substances to ultimate users with an Alaska State address, we will notify the AK PDMP and begin data submission as required in AS 17.30.200.
• My pharmacy will resubmit this form to the AK PDMP every calendar year, no later than February 1, in order to recertify that my pharmacy does not deliver any schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances to ultimate users who have an Alaska State address.