HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: July 2026

Scripts Pharmacy is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. This Notice of Privacy Practices explains how your medical information may be used and disclosed, as well as your rights regarding your Protected Health Information (PHI).

Please review this notice carefully.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We understand that your medical information is personal and confidential. Scripts Pharmacy is required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information, provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms currently in effect.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

Your health information may be used and disclosed for the following purposes:

Treatment

We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare services. This may include communicating with physicians, healthcare providers, and other medical professionals involved in your care.

Payment

We may use and disclose your information to obtain payment for services provided to you, including communicating with insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers.

Healthcare Operations

We may use your information for pharmacy operations such as quality improvement, staff training, licensing requirements, auditing, accreditation activities, and other administrative functions necessary to operate our pharmacy.

Appointment Reminders and Health-Related Services

We may contact you regarding prescription refills, medication reminders, immunizations, healthcare services, or other pharmacy-related information that may benefit your health.

As Required by Law

We may disclose your health information when required by federal, state, or local laws and regulations.

Public Health Activities

We may disclose information for public health purposes, including reporting certain diseases, adverse drug reactions, product recalls, or other activities authorized by law.

Law Enforcement and Government Requests

Under certain circumstances, we may disclose health information to law enforcement agencies, government authorities, or regulatory bodies as required by applicable laws.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights regarding your Protected Health Information:

Right to Access Your Information

You have the right to inspect and request copies of your health information maintained by Scripts Pharmacy, subject to certain legal limitations.

Right to Request Amendments

If you believe information we maintain about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may request that we amend your records.

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your health information. While we will consider all requests, we are not always required to agree to them.

Right to Confidential Communications

You may request that we communicate with you in a specific manner or at a specific location.

Right to Receive an Accounting of Disclosures

You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your health information made by Scripts Pharmacy.

Right to Receive a Copy of This Notice

You have the right to receive a paper or electronic copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time.

Our Responsibilities

Scripts Pharmacy is required to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information.

• Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.

• Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your information.

• Follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice.

Changes to This Notice

Scripts Pharmacy reserves the right to revise this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Any revised notice will apply to all health information maintained by the pharmacy and will be made available through our website and pharmacy location.

Questions or Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or if you have questions regarding this notice, you may contact Scripts Pharmacy directly.

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services without fear of retaliation.

Contact Information

Scripts Pharmacy
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Phone: (228) 555-0123
Email: info@scriptspharmacy.com

Scripts Pharmacy will not retaliate against any individual for filing a complaint regarding privacy practices or exercising their rights under HIPAA.