Posted by Emme on June 19, 2003, at 9:04:49
In reply to Re: filling prescriptions » Emme, posted by noa on June 18, 2003, at 16:48:00
> Did it stop around the time that the HIPAA privacy rules went into effect?
Good question. I'm not sure.
> I just filled a scrip at Rite Aid and they are really taking these new regs seriously. Each time you pick one up you have to sign a statement that you are the person prescribed to and not someone else.
I've always had to sign something saying I did or did not want counseling by the pharmacist.
> I'm wondering if these mailings are not done now because of the new privacy rules.
Could very well be.
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