Privacy rule

Prior consent requirements will be clarified under HHS' upcoming proposed changes to the privacy rule, HHS says in July 6 guidance. "A change will permit pharmacists to fill prescriptions phoned in by a patient's doctor before obtaining the patient's written consent," the guidance states. HHS also clarifies that relatives or friends may pick up prescriptions. The rule went into effect April 14 (1"The Pink Sheet" April 16, p. 23)

Prior consent requirements will be clarified under HHS' upcoming proposed changes to the privacy rule, HHS says in July 6 guidance. "A change will permit pharmacists to fill prescriptions phoned in by a patient's doctor before obtaining the patient's written consent," the guidance states. HHS also clarifies that relatives or friends may pick up prescriptions. The rule went into effect April 14 (¹ (Also see "HHS Privacy Reg Consent Process Will Be Clarified After Rules Take Effect" - Pink Sheet, 16 Apr, 2001.)).