PRIVACY POLICY | lake seminole pharmacY

Lake Seminole Pharmacy is committed to protecting the confidentiality of your health information. We follow all applicable federal and Florida laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Florida statutes governing patient record privacy.

Your Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any information that identifies you and relates to your health condition, treatment, or payment for healthcare services. ()

We may use or disclose your information without your written authorization for the following purposes:

• Dispensing medications and providing pharmacy care
• Communicating with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and long-term care facilities

• Billing insurance providers and processing claims
• Collecting payments and coordinating benefits

• Quality assurance, record review, and compliance activities
• Training staff and improving pharmacy services
• Contacting you for refill reminders or important care information

All uses are limited to the minimum necessary information required to perform these functions.

We may disclose your information when required or permitted by law, including:

• Reporting abuse, neglect, or threats to appropriate authorities
• Public health and safety activities
• Law enforcement or legal proceedings

Under Florida law, your medical records are strictly confidential and generally cannot be released without your consent except in specific legal situations. ()

We will obtain your permission before:

• Sharing information for marketing purposes
• Disclosing information not related to treatment, payment, or operations

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

You (or your legal representative) have the right to:

• Request and obtain a copy of your medical records
• Request corrections to your records
• Request limits on how your information is used or shared
• Request confidential communication methods (such as alternative phone or address)
• Receive a list of certain disclosures of your information

Requests must be made in writing and must clearly identify the information, recipient, and purpose when applicable. We will respond within required timeframes (generally 30 days, or up to 60 days if records are stored off-site).

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. Access is limited to authorized personnel who need the information to perform their job duties, and we maintain secure systems and procedures to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure. ()

If your information is compromised, we will notify you as required by federal and Florida law.

We are required to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your information
• Provide you with this notice
• Follow the terms currently in effect
• Notify you of any breach affecting your information

We may update this Notice at any time. Updated versions will be available in our pharmacy and on our website with a revised effective date.

You may be asked to sign an acknowledgment confirming you received this Notice of Privacy Practices.

Your trust matters to us. We are dedicated to protecting your information while providing safe, high-quality pharmacy care.

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

Lake Seminole Pharmacy
13191 Starkey Rd STE 3, Largo, FL 33773

(727) 592-4588

info@lakeseminolerx.com 

You may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

Your privacy is a priority, and we are committed to protecting your information while providing safe, high-quality pharmacy care.