HHS OCR report ยท 2023
BBRx Pharmacy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BBRx Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 8,786
- Submission date
- Nov 7, 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), BBRx Pharmacy, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,786 individuals. The PHI involved included treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce members to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BBRx Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,786 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 7, 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 BBRx Pharmacy 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 BBRx Pharmacy.