Friday, November 1, 2013

Texas Board of Pharmacy Report Regarding Extent Prescription Drug Information Is Sold, Traded or Exchanged

here  Important:  It is important to recognize that personal patient identifiable information such as patient name, address, diagnosis, etc. is protected information by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act and is not to be released unless approved by the patient.  The
protection and confidentiality of patient information is a legal and ethical requirement for all
U.S. health care practitioners and health care institutions including pharmacists and pharmacies.
Patients must give their written approval before such information is released.    

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