HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Walgreen Co. data breach
Walgreen Co., a healthcare provider in Illinois, reported a breach affecting 703 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 27, 2018.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walgreen Co.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 703
- Submission date
- Apr 27, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Walgreens, the covered entity (CE), reported that one of its pharmacies located in Nashville, Tennessee, was burglarized and protected health information (PHI) was stolen. This breach affected 703 individuals and the PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, medications prescribed, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, local law enforcement, and provided substitute notice. The CE impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Walgreen Co.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 2,708 | Sep 30, 2025 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,915 | Oct 1, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,704 | Aug 31, 2022 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,471 | Jan 21, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,352 | Dec 27, 2021 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 6,498 | May 28, 2021 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 80,176 | Jul 24, 2020 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 910 | Apr 6, 2018 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 4,500 | Feb 3, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 880 | Mar 4, 2016 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 8,345 | Aug 7, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,138 | May 1, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 160,000 | Dec 15, 2014 | Other | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 540 | Jun 6, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 17,350 | Dec 6, 2013 | Other | Archive (closed) |
| Walgreen Co. | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,240 | Jul 30, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Walgreen Co. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 703 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 27, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Walgreen Co. 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 Walgreen Co..