Health & Safety Code 11165.1

Summary:

Upon written request by licensed health care provider or pharmacist eligible to prescribe Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances, the Department of Justice may release CURES data on an individual prescribee. The information received shall be considered medical information and is subject to the provisions of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act in Part 2.6. The Department of Justice may also initiate the referral of CURES data to licensed health care practitioners and pharmacists providing care or services to the individual.

Keywords:
electronic health records, agency information sharing, controlled substances, health care provider, prescriptions, pharmacist
Data Origin: 
CURES
Parties Bound: 
Department of Justice, licensed practitioners authorized to prescribe controlled substances
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
CMIA, Civil Code 56
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(e)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for judicial and administrative proceedings
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.506(a)
Uses and disclosures to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations : Permitted uses and disclosures