Privacy Practices | Get Well Pharmacy

Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: August 1, 2024

Get Well Pharmacy: (Unit 4) - 1278 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1S3

Introduction

At Get Well Pharmacy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal health information. This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Information We Collect

We collect personal health information from you to provide safe and effective pharmacy services. This information includes but is not limited to:

Name, address, and contact details
Health history and medication information
Insurance and payment information
Prescriptions and other medical information provided by healthcare providers

How We Use Your Information

Your personal health information is used for the following purposes:

To dispense medications and provide pharmaceutical care
To communicate with your healthcare providers
To process payments and insurance claims
To maintain accurate and complete pharmacy records
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal health information with third parties in the following circumstances:

With your consent
With healthcare providers involved in your care
With insurance companies for billing purposes
As required by law or regulatory authorities
To protect against fraud or unauthorized transactions

Safeguarding Your Information

We implement various security measures to protect your personal health information, including:

Secure electronic and physical storage of records
Access controls and encryption
Regular audits and staff training on privacy practices

Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Access your personal health information
Request corrections to your information
Withdraw your consent for certain uses and disclosures
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer: Maher Shaker

Get Well Pharmacy: (Unit 4) - 1278 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1S3

Phone: (416) 259-4747

Email: GetWellPharma@hotmail.com

Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice of Privacy Practices from time to time. Any changes will be posted in our pharmacy and on our website. The revised notice will apply to all personal health information we maintain.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Notice of Privacy Practices.

Thank you for trusting Get Well Pharmacy with your healthcare needs.

Get Well Pharmacy

Your Health, Our Priority