HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Locust Fork Pharmacy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Locust Fork Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 5,000
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 15, 2016, the covered entity (CE), Locust Fork Pharmacy, discovered the lock on one of their storage units was broken. The storage unit contained boxes of records for approximately 5,000 individuals. Protected health Information (PHI) in the records included names, addresses, and birth dates. The CE determined that all the boxes were stacked in sequence, none was missing, and all remained sealed. The CE worked with local police in the investigation of the incident, and updated its...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Locust Fork Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Locust Fork Pharmacy legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Locust Fork Pharmacy.