Patient information may be released only in the following circumstances:

1. (1) If it is authorized by the patient;
2. (2) If it is requested by the board as part of an inspection or investigation of a pharmacy or pharmacist;
3. (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. (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.

Source: SL 1992, ch 270 , § 4.