Welcome To The Dolphin Medical Group Web Site

Dolphin Medical Group locations are full service primary care practices, devoted to you and dedicated to the highest standards in healthcare. We are proud to serve the Bradenton, Sarasota, Ellenton, Parrish, Sun City and Lakewood Ranch communities. We provide an ambience that is both beautiful and comforting. Dolphin Medical Group’s staff has been trained to put patients’ needs first.

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Flu seasons are unpredictable.  It can begin early in the fall and last late into the spring.  As long as flu season isn't over, it's not to late to get vaccinated.  Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family.  Call the office today to schedule an appointment for your flu shot.

Governor Rick Scott signed bills that passed in the 2011 Legislative session that changed medical practices.  These laws went into effect July 1, 2011 and because of these new laws, the policies and procdures for how you may receive prescriptions or refills of certain medications have changed. 

This is the law and it MUST be followed:

• Counterfeit-proof prescription paper must be used to prescribe ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (ie. sleep aids, anxiety medications, Attention Deficit Disorders medications and muscle relaxers)
• New "standard of practice" for a controlled substance prescribing practitioner are expressly defined and require:
  • A complete medical history and physical exam
  • A written individualized treatment plan
  • A written controlled substance agreement
  • A follow up appointment AT LEAST EVERY 3 MONTHS

Florida has one of the highest rates of prescription drug abuse in the country, if not in the world.  We must all do our part at limiting the flow of controlled substances onto the streets.

If you would like more information regarding these laws please go here:  www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/osteopath/

June 2011

Merck, the manufacturer of Zocor (generic name Simvastatin), issued new guidelines regarding the use of Zocor with other medications.  These medications include Amiodarone, Verapamil, Diltiazem, Amlodipine and Gemfibrozil.  If you are on any of these medications, your dose of Zocor/Simvastatin may have to change.  Please make an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss these medication changes.