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.
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