HHS OCR report ยท 2022
CVS Pharmacy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 6,221
- Submission date
- Feb 11, 2022
- 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), CVS Pharmacy, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 6,221 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by CVS Pharmacy
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy | RI | Healthcare Provider | 826 | Sep 10, 2021 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Pharmacy | RI | Healthcare Provider | 26,234 | Jul 24, 2020 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Pharmacy | RI | Healthcare Provider | 5,645 | Jan 30, 2019 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Pharmacy | RI | Healthcare Provider | 836 | Oct 13, 2017 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CVS Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,221 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 11, 2022.
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 CVS 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 CVS Pharmacy.