HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
South Station Pharmacy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
South Station Pharmacy understands that your health information is personal and private. We are committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI).
This Notice explains:
• How we may use and disclose your health information
• Your rights regarding your health information
• Our responsibilities to protect your privacy
PHI includes information such as:
• Prescription records
• Medication history
• Insurance and billing information
• Personal identifiers such as name, address, or date of birth
HOW WE MAY USE AND SHARE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
Federal law allows us to use and disclose your health information without written authorization in the following situations.
Treatment
We may use and share your health information to provide pharmacy services and coordinate your care.
Examples include:
• Reviewing your medication history for safety
• Communicating with your prescribing physician or healthcare provider
• Counseling you about medications and possible side effects
Payment
We may use and disclose your information to obtain payment for pharmacy services.
Examples include:
• Billing your insurance provider or pharmacy benefit manager
• Processing pharmacy claims
• Collecting payment for prescriptions or services
Health Care Operations
We may use your information to operate and improve our pharmacy services.
Examples include:
• Quality assurance and safety reviews
• Staff training and credentialing
• Licensing and regulatory compliance
OTHER SITUATIONS WHERE WE MAY SHARE INFORMATION
We may disclose health information when required or permitted by law, including:
Public Health and Safety
To report information to public health authorities regarding disease control, medication recalls, or adverse drug reactions.
Health Oversight
To government agencies responsible for overseeing the healthcare system.
Law Enforcement
When required by court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes.
Judicial or Administrative Proceedings
In response to lawful requests from courts or administrative agencies.
Serious Threats to Health or Safety
To prevent or reduce a serious threat to the health or safety of a person or the public.
Workers’ Compensation
To comply with workers’ compensation laws and similar programs.
USES THAT REQUIRE YOUR WRITTEN PERMISSION
We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your health information for:
• Most marketing purposes
• The sale of your health information
• Certain uses not otherwise permitted by law
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
You have several rights regarding your health information.
Access Your Records
You may request to inspect or receive a copy of your pharmacy or billing records.
Request Corrections
You may request that we correct information you believe is incorrect or incomplete.
Request Confidential Communications
You may ask us to contact you in a specific way or at a specific location.
Request Restrictions
You may ask us not to share certain information for treatment, payment, or operations.
Request an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your health information.
Obtain a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper copy of this notice at any time.
Appoint Someone to Act on Your Behalf
If you have given someone medical power of attorney or if someone is your legal guardian, that person may exercise your rights.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
South Station Pharmacy is required by law to:
• Maintain the privacy and security of your health information
• Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices
• Notify you if a breach occurs that may compromise your information
• Follow the terms of this notice currently in effect
We reserve the right to change the terms of this notice and apply the changes to all health information we maintain. Any updated notices will be available at our pharmacy and on our website.
COMPLAINTS
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us.
Privacy Officer
South Station Pharmacy
26 S. Station Plaza
Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: 516-708-1300
Email: 26ssrx@gmail.com
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights at https://www.hhs.gov/ocr
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Privacy Officer
South Station Pharmacy
26 S. Station Plaza
Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: 516-708-1300
Email: 26ssrx@gmail.com