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Pharmacy-related information operates under a separate, federally mandated legal framework, meaning the protections and rights described in this Privacy Policy do not apply to it.
When you use your Walgreens pharmacy account, your prescription and related information is governed by HIPAA and a separate Notice of Privacy Practices, not the general Walgreens Privacy Policy.
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Pharmacy-related information operates under a separate, federally mandated legal framework, meaning the protections and rights described in this Privacy Policy do not apply to it.
When you use your Walgreens pharmacy account, your prescription and related information is governed by HIPAA and a separate Notice of Privacy Practices, not the general Walgreens Privacy Policy.
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