HHS OCR report · 2019
Farmacia La Amistad Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Farmacia La Amistad Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- State not reported
- Individuals affected
- 2,500
- Submission date
- May 24, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Farmacia La Amistad, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,500 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license numbers, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE retrained its staff and implemented additional technical and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Farmacia La Amistad Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 24, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Farmacia La Amistad Inc. 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 Farmacia La Amistad Inc..