HHS OCR report · 2020
Physicians Apothecary data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Physicians Apothecary
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Nov 6, 2020
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Physicians Apothecary, reported that its business associate (BA) improperly disposed of the protected health information of 2,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. The BA provided media notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE terminated its relationship with...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Physicians Apothecary data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 6, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Physicians Apothecary 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 Physicians Apothecary.