HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Nelson Pharmacy Consulting Services PLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nelson Pharmacy Consulting Services PLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 13,752
- Submission date
- Feb 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Nelson Pharmacy Consulting Services, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 13,752 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nelson Pharmacy Consulting Services PLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,752 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 10, 2023.
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 Nelson Pharmacy Consulting Services PLC 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 Nelson Pharmacy Consulting Services PLC.