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SB193

Rules for Naturopaths Prescribing Medicine in Alaska

Last scannedSep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This law allows licensed naturopaths to prescribe certain medicines after passing an exam and completing a year of supervision by a physician.

Allows the department to issue temporary endorsements so licensed naturopaths can prescribe drugs if they pass a pharmacology exam.
Requires a supervising physician with at least five years of experience reviewing prescriptions made by naturopaths holding temporary endorsements.
Mandates that naturopaths complete 30 hours of general continuing education and an extra 20 hours on drug therapy before renewing their license or endorsement.
Sets rules for reinstating a lapsed license or endorsement if the holder meets specific requirements within five years.
Prohibits naturopaths from prescribing controlled substances, poisons, cancer drugs, antipsychotics, performing surgery, using ionizing radiation, or calling themselves physicians.

Naturopaths cannot prescribe controlled substances, poisons, cancer chemotherapy drugs, or antipsychotic medications.
A naturopath must have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification to renew their license.
The law does not specify the exact dollar amount for application fees.

Plain language

Temporary endorsement: A short-term permission that allows a naturopath to prescribe drugs while they are being supervised by a physician.
Endorsement: Official approval given after one year of supervision and a recommendation from the supervising physician, allowing a naturopath to continue prescribing drugs.
Pharmacotherapy: The subject area for which an additional 20 hours of continuing education is required before renewing an endorsement.

Official record

Validated

PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY An Act relating to the practice of naturopathy.

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