As the coronavirus situation evolves, please see the information posted below. We appreciate the work of our wonderful pharmacists and technicians!
MAIN SITE FOR TOOLKIT, CDC–Information for Healthcare Professionals
- Alaska’s COVID-19 Page for Providers (Enroll to Vaccinate HERE)
- Alaska’s COVID-19 Homepage/Update Site (Public)
- Alaska’s COVID Vaccine Scheduling Website
- Phone number for Tier-Approved Patients unable to access above website/computer: 907-646-3322
April 30, 2021, State of Alaska
Governor Dunleavy Ends Alaska Covid-19 Emergency Declaration, Signs HB76 (Continuation of Federal Relief Funds to impacted Alaskans and liability protections for Alaska Businesses)
February 3, 2021, CDC
Launching the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program FAQs for Pharmacy Partners & Jurisdictions
January 22, 2021, Alaska COVID Vaccine Taskforce (Timeline Update)
1-20-21, AK ProviderCommunityAllocationPlanning
January 12, 2021, CDC
Pharmacy Partnership Programs for COVID-19 Vaccinations FLOW CHART
January 8, 2021, ASHP
COVID-19 Vaccine Security, Storage, and Handling Resource Guide
January 4, 2021, Alaska COVID Vaccine Immunization Taskforce
Provider Update
December 20, 2020, CDC
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines
December 17, 2020, FDA
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (Includes Advisory Update on Doses Per Vial)
December 16, 2020, CDC
Pfizer & BioNTech Vaccine, Pre-Screening / Q&A Form
December 11, 2020, Alaska COVID Vaccine Taskforce
Vaccine/LTCF Update (Pharmacy)
December 10, 2020, AKPhA Informal Meeting Notes
State of AK COVID Vaccine ECHO, 12/10/20
December 8, 2020, APhA
Vaccine Hesitancy
December 3, 2020, Alaska Pharmacy COVID Vaccine Taskforce
Slides, December Town Hall
December 2, 2020, CDC
Healthcare Professionals: Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination (cdc.gov)
Preparing to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines to Patients | CDC
Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC
November 21, 2020, CDC
COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Health Care Professionals
November 21, 2020, CDC (Updated)
Guidance for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians in Community Pharmacies during COVID-19
November 19, 2020, AKPhA Meeting Notes
State of AK COVID Vaccine ECHO, 11/19/20
November 12, 2020, Alaska Pharmacy COVID Vaccine Taskforce
Slides, November Town Hall
November 12, 2020, AKPhA Meeting Notes
State of AK COVID Vaccine Echo, 11/12/20
AK Regional Technical Assistance Advisors, Vaccine Distribution
November 9, 2020, FDA
Authorization of Monoclonal Antibody for Treatment of COVID-19
October 28, 2020, AKPhA Meeting Notes
State of AK COVID Vaccine ECHO, 10/28/20
October 23, 2020, Alaska Pharmacy COVID Vaccine Taskforce
Slides, October Town Hall
October 23, 2020–Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Technicians/Interns Administering COVID Vaccine/Tests Per HHS Mandate
October 21, 2020, Alaska Pharmacy COVID Vaccine Taskforce
LTCF Partnership for COVID Vaccine, Due 10/29
October 16, 2020, State of Alaska
COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
October 5, 2020, CDC COVID Vaccines Work Group
Phase 1 Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine: Work Group Considerations
September 16, 2020, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Distribution Infographic
Strategy for Distributing a COVID-19 Vaccine
September 16, 2020, CDC
Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations
September 9, 2020, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Expanding Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, Guidance for Pharmacists in the PREP Act
September 4, 2020
Joint National Pharmacy Response to NASEM Allocation Study
September 3, 2020, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine
Discussion Draft of the Preliminary Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine
September 3, 2020, ASHP
10 Principles for COVID-19 vaccine development, distribution, allocation, administration, monitoring and surveillance
September 3, 2020, Alaska DHSS Influenza/COVID Vaccine Workgroup
Slides, 8/19/20 Kick-off Meeting
July 8, 2020, U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services
Allocation & Distribution of Remdesivir, Process FAQs
June 10, 2020, Alaska Medicaid
Coverage of COVID-19 Testing by Pharmacists/Training Webinar Addressing Pharmacist Billing–June 26, 1:30 pm
June 9, 2020, Alaska Chief Medical Officer
Statewide Medical Standing Order for Authorized Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Tests
June 9, 2020, CDC
Interim Guidance for Immunization Services During COVID-19
May 20, 2020, DHSS
Pharmacists/Pharmacies and the PREP Act–Advisory Opinion
May 20, 2020, ASHP
Pandemic Effects on Residency Programs, Q & A
May 13, 2020, Alaska Medicaid Pharmacy
Update, Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment
May 13, 2020, Alaska DHSS
AK Responders Relief Line
May 11, 2020, Medicare Learning Network
Pharmacies May Temporarily Enroll as Independent Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories
May 7, 2020, FDA
Emergency Use Authorization for Potential COVID-19 Treatment
Infection Disease Society of America on transparent & equitable distribution of remdesivir
April 29, 2020, Alaska Section for Epidemiology
Alaska Process for COVID Testing
April 28, 2020, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
COVID-19 Claims Reimbursement to Healthcare Providers for Testing and Treatment of the Uninsured
April 24, 2020, CDC
Launching Clinical Reporting App for COVID-19 in May
April 24, 2020, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Updated Guidance for MA & Part D Plan Sponsors
April 24, 2020, Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC)
Compounder’s Shortage Drug Source
April 17, 2020, APhA
FAQs about COVID-19 Testing
April 16, 2020, Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Emergency Guidance to Licensees
COVID-19 Tests: Ordering & Administering
April 16, 2020, FDA
Flexibilities for Compounding by Outsourcing Facilities
April 15, 2020, CDC
Updated Considerations/Guidance for Pharmacy & Pharmacy Personnel
April 13, 2020, DEA
Exceptions Regarding Satellite Hospitals
April 13, 2020, USP
Operational Guidelines/Considerations for Sterile Compounding during COVID-19
April 8, 2020, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Authorizing Licensed Pharmacists to Order and Administer COVID-19 Tests
April 8, 2020, Alaska Medicaid Pharmacy
4-1-20 Update, COVID-19 Processes
April 7, 2020, Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Effective 4-3-20, Emergency Regulations
Emergency Permit Application Checklist
April 3, 2020, FDA
Development of Blood-Related Therapies for COVID-19
April 3, 2020, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)
COVID-19 Regulatory Changes
April 3, 2020, Alaska Department of Commerce
Requirements for Insurers RE: Access to Prescription Drugs & Telehealth
March 31, 2020, Pharmacists Mutual
Short Summary, Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 30, 2020, Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Link to DRAFT regulations (at end of emergency meeting minutes)
Questions & Answers, Emergency COVID-19 Declaration
March 30, 2020, DEA
Emergency CII Prescriptions, Exception to Regulations
March 30, 2020, FDA
LINK to Currently Authorized COVID-19 Tests
Expedited Review of Diagnostic Tests to Combat COVID-19
March 26, 2020, Alaska Medicaid–Updated***
COVID-19 Emergency Processes
March 25, 2020, American Medical Association, American Pharmacists Association, ASHP
Joint Statement: Ordering, Prescribing, Dispensing of Medications to Treat COVID-19
March 25, 2020, USP****
Updated Guidance–Compounding of Hand Sanitizer
March 23, 2020, FDA
Alert About Unauthorized Fraudulent COVID-19 Test Kits
March 23, 2020, DEA
Early Rx Refill, Public Health Emergency
March 20, 2020, Alaska Medicaid***See Updated Guidance 3-26-20
Update, COVID-19 Emergency Processes
March 20, 2020, Joint Pharmacist Advocacy Groups
Call for New Action to Enhance COVID-19 Patient Care
March 20, 2020, Signature Log Revisions
CMS, Minimizing Face-to-Face Contact for Medication Delivery/Dispensing
CVS Caremark–Indicate COVID or COVID Delivery
OptumRx/ESI also comply
March 18, 2020, Ntl Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
How Congress Can Help-COVID-19 & Pharmacists, Recommendations
March 18, 2020, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, ASHP Brief
COVID-19 and Telehealth Changes (What It Means for Pharmacists)
March 17, 2020, National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
Recommendations for Pharmacies, State Executive Orders for Declared Emergencies
March 15, 2020, Secretary Azar & White House HHS Leadership
Summary/Q&A Regarding Testing for COVID-19
March 14, 2020, FDA–See Updated Guidance from USP Above, Dated 3-25-20
Policy for Temporary Compounding of Certain Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer Products
March 13, 2020, USP
Letter to State Board of Pharmacies Regarding Garbing and PPE Shortages
Full Guidance Document from USP
March 12, 2020, Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Alaska Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Response, 3-12-2020
ASHP Recommendations for States—Pharmacy Readiness for Coronavirus Disease
March 11, 2020, State of Alaska
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a declaration of public health disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 anticipated outbreak. The declaration initiates a unified command structure between the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS), and fully engages state departments to utilize all capabilities to ensure a swift and effective COVID-19 response. Click here for a signed copy of the disaster declaration and additional information.
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