HHS OCR report · 2025
Cottrill’s Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cottrill’s Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,348
- Submission date
- Mar 14, 2025
- 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), Cottrill’s Pharmacy dba Cotrill’s Specialty Pharmacy reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,348 individuals. The PHI involved include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medication information, health insurance information, and drivers’ license numbers. The CE notified HHS, the media and affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cottrill’s Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,348 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 14, 2025.
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 Cottrill’s Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Cottrill’s Specialty 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 Cottrill’s Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy.