HHS OCR report · 2022
Guardian Pharmacy of Cincinnati LLC dba Mullaney’s, A Guardian Pharmacy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Guardian Pharmacy of Cincinnati LLC dba Mullaney’s, A Guardian Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,720
- Submission date
- May 6, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Guardian Pharmacy of Cincinnati dba Mullaney’s, A Guardian Pharmacy, reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,720 individuals to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE’s mitigation efforts included administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive d...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Guardian Pharmacy of Cincinnati LLC dba Mullaney’s, A Guardian Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,720 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Guardian Pharmacy of Cincinnati LLC dba Mullaney’s, A Guardian 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 Guardian Pharmacy of Cincinnati LLC dba Mullaney’s, A Guardian Pharmacy.