Serverne;

First of all, NO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL CAN TALK TO ANYBODY ABOUT YOUR CONDITION WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT!! THIS INCLUDES FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE DOING IT OUT OF "CONCERN". The pharmacist may have been unethical by calling out your name and making comments in a busy store, but HE BROKE THE LAW when he talked to your relative. He has no business nor right to do that unless you have signed a written directive allowing him to do so. I would go straight to HIPPA, the state pharmacy board and a lawyer. Hell, I would also place a call into my local newspaper or news channel. This guy is way out of line and what he is doing is illegal.

I have also had family members ask a doc about me out of "concern". I was only a minor and my mom asked my doctor what my problem was. (she was convinced I was riddled with STD's and recreational drug problems) The doctor could not tell her by law, unless I gave my permission. Now you are an adult and no one has a right to talk to your pharmacist but your doctor.
I would confront this pharmacist about him talking to your relative. See what excuse he has when you tell him that he broke the law and that you intend to press charges. He broke confidentiality and in healthcare that is a big NO_NO!! He is wrong, and made a gross example of negligence and non-compliance with confidentiality issues. Get a lawyer and sue his butt!! Also please call or write HIPPA and the pharmacy board. They will take your complaint seriously when they find out that this guy has been discussing your case without your consent. Especially if the conversation took place at the pharmacy, and not in a social situation. If your relative went to the pharmacy with the intention of getting info about you from your pharmacist, and he gave it out, he broke the law. He is wrong and needs to be punished. Please don't let this slide. Im so sick of self-righteous, judgemental, nosy people who meddle in your life because of some "concerns" they have. You are an adult and privacy is a right that is not to be violated.

Sarah