36-11-69. Release of patient information--Good faith required.
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Patient information may be released only in the following circumstances:
(1)If it is authorized by the patient;
(2)If it is requested by the board as part of an inspection or investigation of a pharmacy or pharmacist;
(3)If, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, release to practitioners and other pharmacists is necessary to protect the patient's health and well - being; and
(4)If other persons are authorized or required by law to obtain access to patient information.
A pharmacist or pharmacy is immune from civil liability for any action based on good faith release of patient information under this section.