Notice of Health Information Privacy Practices
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness, we understand that your health information is personal. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (“PHI”), provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect.
You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time.
Last Updated: November 14, 2025
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.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use or disclose your PHI for the purposes described below. For uses or disclosures not listed here, we will obtain your written authorization unless the law permits or requires us to use or share the information without your permission.
- Treatment
We may use and disclose your PHI to dispense prescriptions, provide pharmacy services, and coordinate your care. - Payment
We may use and disclose your PHI to bill and receive payment for pharmacy services. - Health Care Operations
We may use and disclose PHI to support the operations of our pharmacy. - As Required by Law
We will disclose PHI when required by federal, state, or local law. - Public Health and Safety
We may disclose PHI for public health purposes. - Health Oversight Activities
We may disclose PHI to government agencies authorized to oversee the healthcare system. - Legal Proceedings
We may disclose PHI in response to legal processes. - Law Enforcement
We may disclose PHI to law enforcement under specific conditions. - Specialized Government Functions
We may disclose PHI as required for military, correctional, or national security purposes. - Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors
We may disclose PHI as needed. - Organ and Tissue Donation
We may share PHI with organizations handling organ donation. - Workers’ Compensation
We may disclose PHI to comply with workers’ compensation laws. - Disaster Relief
We may disclose PHI to disaster relief organizations.
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization for marketing unrelated to current treatment, sale of PHI, or any other uses not listed.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have rights including access, amendment, accounting of disclosures, restrictions, confidential communications, paper/electronic copies, and breach notification.
Web, Email, and Text Communications
Communications may not be encrypted; you may request alternatives.
Complaints or Questions
Contact:
Privacy Officer
Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness
29 Marginal Way, Suite 4
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 899-0886
Or file a complaint with HHS OCR:
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/index.html
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this Notice and will post updates in the pharmacy and on our website.