HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Direct Scripts data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Direct Scripts
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 9,319
- Submission date
- Mar 6, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Direct Scripts, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 9,319 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and prescription information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice. The entity is no longer in business.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Direct Scripts data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,319 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 6, 2019.
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 Direct Scripts 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 Direct Scripts.