SDCL § 36-11-69: Release of patient information--Good faith required.

Patient information may be released only in the following circumstances:

(1) If it is authorized by the patient;

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

(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) 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.