Can a pharmacy tech discuss my prescription with someone else? And this pharmacy tech was off duty?

No! That's a clear HIPAA violation! That's your PHI and unless you've given express written consent, they can not do that!

That violates the HIPPA Laws enacted about 8 or so years ago. I am sueing for that very same reason right now. Has that info hurt you. Consult an attorney's

Ryan is absolutely correct! This is a violation that could get the tech fined and fired depending on the circumstances! If the coworker was just told "tell Red221 that their precription is ready to be picked up" may not be a violation but if any more info was given like the name of the drug you were on or any other particulars that could inform the person of the condition for which you are being treated, it is a direct violation of HIPAA and is a major no no. You can tell this person next time you see them that if it happens again you will report them or you can file a complaint with their manager. I can guarantee they will get into big trouble because most pharmacies take HIPAA very seriously as they can be fined a lot of money and lose their license to dispense so it is a big deal and a big no no line to cross if they were pasing information about your medicine or anything to do with your condition being treated.

NO, that is a clear violation of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996). No doctor or pharmacy can discuss or release your PHI (Protected Health Information) or PII (Personally Identifiable Information) without your consent. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) may choose to impose a $50,000 fine if they were to receive a complaint about that pharmacy.

They should not do that. They should call you. If the person answers your phone, they can leave a message to pick up a prescription. They can't say what prescription.