How long is a pharmacist-intern license valid in Alaska?

In Alaska, a pharmacist-intern license is designed to facilitate the practical training and experience of pharmacy students as they progress through their education. The license is valid until the completion of the pharmacy education or a maximum of 24 months, whichever comes first. This flexibility allows students to gain valuable hands-on experience in a pharmacy setting while ensuring that they do not hold the intern status indefinitely.

The option emphasizing both conditions reflects the regulatory intent to provide a structured training period that aligns with the educational timeline of pharmacy students. Once a student successfully completes their pharmacy degree, they are eligible to obtain a pharmacist license, effectively terminating the need for the intern license. By defining the validity in this manner, the state ensures that the intern license is used within a reasonable timeframe that corresponds to the educational path of the individual.