HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Discount Emporium, Inc. d/b/a Drug Emporium data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Discount Emporium, Inc. d/b/a Drug Emporium
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 2,500
- Submission date
- Dec 14, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Discount Emporium dba Drug Emporium, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,500 individuals. The PHI involved included names and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE shuttered all of its pharmacies; therefore, the investigation was closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Discount Emporium, Inc. d/b/a Drug Emporium data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 14, 2023.
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 Discount Emporium, Inc. d/b/a Drug Emporium 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 Discount Emporium, Inc. d/b/a Drug Emporium.