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HR 3756 105th Congress House

Prescription Privacy Protection Act of 1998

Official title: To restrict the disclosure of prescription information by pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and other pharmacy employees.

Introduced: April 29, 1998 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Health Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceDrugsDrugstores
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Fines (Penalties)Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment paperworkLawMedical recordsPatients' rightsPharmacistsPhysiciansRight of privacy
This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 8, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Apr 29, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Apr 29, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 8, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prescription Privacy Protection Act of 1998 - Prohibits a pharmacy owner, pharmacist, or pharmacy employee from disclosing prescription data to any person or governmental agency (other than the individual who is the subject of the data or another owner or employee of the pharmacy) without written consent from the data subject, except: (1) to the physician who wrote the prescription; (2) to a parent or guardian in certain circumstances; (3) to the data subject's agent under a power of attorney; (4) to specified agents of the owner; (5) in connection with certain judicial, administrative, or law enforcement matters; or (6) where necessary to support an application for health benefits from an insurance provider or governmental agency. Mandates a civil monetary penalty for violations. Declares that this Act does not preempt State laws imposing requirements in addition to those in this Act.

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