HHS OCR report ยท 2024
A5 PHARMACY INC. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- A5 PHARMACY INC.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 3,000
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2024
- 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), A5 Pharmacy, reported that it experienced a security incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,000 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, provided substitute and media notice. 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 A5 PHARMACY INC. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 2024.
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 A5 PHARMACY 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 A5 PHARMACY INC..