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HIV | AIDS

Keeping you well

Our specially trained pharmacists are here to support you. From medication counseling to finding financial assistance, we can help every step of the way.

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What is HIV and AIDS?

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life.

Prescription and service

We'll transfer your prescriptions and setup your service

We Coordinate

With your doctors to gather your prescriptions.

We Schedule

Your first shipment and order your refills.

We Deliver

Your medication every month on time.

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We help people receive life-saving medicines every day.

“I lost my insurance and the price of my medication was unaffordable. I called Legacy Pharmacy and they helped me enroll in a plan that fully covers the cost of my medicine.” – Craig

Experts in HIV Pharmacy

We deliver results.

  • Personalized counseling

    You can count on honest and professional advice from our AAHIVM certified pharmacists.

    General Patients queries

    People also ask

    What are the do's of HIV?

    What are the do’s and don’ts of HIV?
    DO take your HIV treatment regularly as prescribed. This is the best way to keep your immune system strong and to prevent passing on the virus to someone else. DO keep healthy: lower your alcohol consumption, exercise regularly, keep a healthy and balanced diet, and be sure to maintain good sleep hygiene.

    Can you get AIDS from kissing?

    Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake). This reaction destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, called beta cells. This process can go on for months or years before any symptoms appear.

    How Do I Get Tested for HIV?

    Most often, a technician or doctor will draw blood from your vein and check it to see if there are antibodies for HIV. You can also test other body fluids — oral fluid (not saliva, collected from your mouth using a special device) or urine — but these aren’t as sensitive or accurate as traditional blood tests. Some rapid screening tests can give results in 20-60 minutes.

    How Long Should I Wait to Get Tested for HIV?

    Most people will develop enough antibodies to test positive within 2 to 8 weeks after they’re exposed to the virus. The average is 20 days to 25 days. Even so, there’s a chance it could take longer. If you think you’ve been exposed and your HIV test within the first 3 months was negative, get another test at 6 months.

    What if I Test Positive for HIV?

    Prompt, early medical treatment and a healthy lifestyle can help you stay well. We have more and better treatments today, and people are living longer and with a better quality of life than ever before. In fact, depending on what else is going on with their health, HIV-infected

  • Financial Help

    We help you access assistance programs to pay for your medicine and find coupons to lower co-pays. Get financial help.

    General Patients queries

    People also ask

    Who can help me with money Australia?

    If you don’t know where to start, call the free National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007. The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can call the free Mob Strong Debt Helpline on 1800 808 488. The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

    What is an urgent payment Centrelink?

    An urgent payment is an early delivery of a recipient’s entitlement, which is made because the recipient is in severe financial hardship as a result of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances.

    What is a hardship payment?

    If your Universal Credit has been cut because of a sanction or penalty for fraud, you might be able to get some emergency money to help you cover household expenses like food and bills. This is called a ‘hardship payment’. A hardship payment is a loan, so you’ll usually have to pay it back when your sanction ends.

    How do I get emergency money Centrelink?

    To apply for a grant, or if you have further questions, call 1300 662 217 or email sal.disasters@salvationarmy.org.au.

  • HIPAA Pharmacy

    The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other individually identifiable health information (collectively defined as “protected health information”). We abide by this.

    General Patients queries

    People also ask

    What does Phi stand for in pharmacy?

    PHI stands for Protected Health Information and is any information in a medical record that can be used to identify an individual, and that was created, used, or disclosed in the course of providing a health care service, such as a diagnosis or treatment.

    Is a pharmaceutical company a Hipaa covered entity?

    Generally speaking, a pharmaceutical manufacturer (and its PAP) will be a “covered entity” under the HIPAA regulations if it is a “health care provider who transmits any health information in electronic form in connection with a transaction . . . .” (italics added).

    What is Hipaa compliance?

    HIPAA compliance is a living culture that health care organisations must implement within their business in order to protect the privacy, security, and integrity of protected health information.

    What is a HIPAA violation example?

    EXAMPLES OF HIPAA VIOLATIONS. 1. Employees Divulging Patient Information. Patient information needs to be kept private. Employees talking about patients to coworkers or friends is a HIPAA violation that can land you in a world of hurt.

    Can a pharmacist violate HIPAA?

    Penalties for a HIPAA violation for a pharmacy can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation (or per record), with a maximum penalty of $1.5 million per year for each violation.

    What is confidentiality in pharmacy?

    A duty of confidentiality arises when one person discloses information to another in circumstances where it is reasonable to expect that the information will be held in confidence. This duty applies to all information that pharmacy professionals obtain during the course of their professional practice.

You must be wondering

How can Legacy Pharmacy help manage my condition?

Our pharmacists are experts in managing HIV/AIDS, medication therapy and finding valuable treatment resources. We carry all the latest HIV medications so you never have to wait to receive your medication.

Does Legacy Pharmacy keep HIV medications in stock?

Legacy Pharmacy stocks all the latest HIV/AIDS medications, including antiviral drugs, antiretroviral drugs and growth factors. We also carry medications for HIV PrEP.

Does Legacy Pharmacy offer any financial assistance?

Legacy Pharmacy will connect you with all manufacturer-sponsored financial assistance programs for qualifying prescriptions. We also help you access State and Federal financial resources.

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