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The American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) is an organization of attorneys, pharmacists, pharmacist-attorneys and students of pharmacy or law who are interested in the law as it applies to pharmacy, pharmacists, wholesalers, manufacturers, state and federal government and other interested parties.

ASPL is a non-profit which encourages diversity & inclusion with the Society, regardless of differing backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, orientations, origins, and practice settings. The Society embraces participation and diversity as it leads to advancing our purpose: 

  • Furthering knowledge in the law related to pharmacists, pharmacies, the provision of pharmaceutical care, the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, and other food, drug, and medical device policy issues;
  • Communicating accurate legal educational information; and
  • Providing educational opportunities for pharmacists, attorneys, and others who are interested in pharmacy law

Latest News

October 1, 2024

Alaska Governor Signs PBM Reform into Law

Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-AK) signed PBM reform bill H.B. 226 into law. The law establishes a PBM duty of care to plan sponsors, benefits administrators, and covered persons. It also adds transparency and disclosure requirements to PBMs.

The law addresses a wide range of unfair trade practices, with provisions limiting patient steering, prohibiting fees, and requiring equal reimbursement between PBM-affiliated pharmacies and those not affiliated with PBMs, and also enabling patients to choose their pharmacy. The law requires the director of the division of insurance to adopt regulations that provide standards and criteria for reimbursement, grievances, and appeals.

[Enrolled HB 226. Alaska State Legislature. La’shawn Donelson, Governor signs bill to help regulate cost of prescription medicines and local pharmacies. Your Alaska Link 24 Sept 2024.]