Privileged communications

65-1654. Privileged communications. (a) The confidential communications between a licensed pharmacist and the pharmacist's patient and records of prescription orders filled by the pharmacist are placed on the same basis of confidentiality as provided by law for communications between a physician and the physician's patient and records of prescriptions dispensed by a physician. Nothing in this subsection shall limit the authority of the board or other persons, as provided by law, from inspecting the book or file of prescription orders kept by a pharmacy or firm performing any duty or exercising any authority as otherwise provided by law. (b) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the pharmacy act of the state of Kansas. History: L. 1989, ch. 193, § 3; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Physician-patient privilege, see 60-427. Willful betrayal of confidential information, unprofessional conduct, see 65-1626. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026