HHS OCR report · 2018
Wells Pharmacy Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wells Pharmacy Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 10,000
- Submission date
- Aug 10, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Email, Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 10, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Wells Pharmacy Network, submitted a breach report that identified several security concerns and a possible IT security incident. In response to OCR’s investigation, the CE investigated and determined that the alleged incident was a temporary decrease in server speed due to an incorrectly scheduled data transfer between the CE’s operating system and its sales management platform and there no evidence of a breach. However, in response to the IT man...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wells Pharmacy Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 10, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email, Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Wells Pharmacy Network 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 Wells Pharmacy Network.