HHS OCR report ยท 2017
CVS Pharmacy data breach
CVS Pharmacy, a healthcare provider in Rhode Island, reported a breach affecting 836 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 13, 2017.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 836
- Submission date
- Oct 13, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An individual broke into a CVS Pharmacy in Riverview, Florida during Hurricane Irma and stole completed prescriptions intended for 836 individuals. The type of protected health information (PHI) stolen included patients' first and last names, dates of birth, addresses, medication names, and provider names. The CE assessed the damage and secured the store to prevent any other unauthorized access. OCR reviewed the CE's policies and procedures on uses and disclosure of PHI and safeguarding 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 | 6,221 | Feb 11, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CVS Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 836 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 13, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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.