HHS OCR report ยท 2023
PharMerica Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- PharMerica Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 5,815,591
- Submission date
- May 12, 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), PharMerica Corporation, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,815,591 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring to affected individuals and impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the PharMerica Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,815,591 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 12, 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 PharMerica Corporation 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 PharMerica Corporation.