Information maintained by a pharmacist in the patient’s records or that is communicated to the patient as part of patient counseling is confidential and may be released only to

(1) the patient or as the patient directs;

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 08.80.315

  • patient counseling: means the communication by the pharmacist of information, as defined in the regulations of the board, to the patient or care giver in order to improve therapy by ensuring proper use of drugs and devices. See Alaska Statutes 08.80.480
  • pharmacist: means an individual currently licensed by this state to engage in the practice of pharmacy. See Alaska Statutes 08.80.480
  • practitioner: means an individual currently licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized by the jurisdiction in which the individual practices to prescribe and administer drugs in the course of professional practice. See Alaska Statutes 08.80.480
(2) a practitioner or pharmacist when, in the pharmacist’s professional judgment, release is necessary to protect the patient’s health and well-being; and
(3) other persons or governmental agencies authorized by law to receive confidential information.
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