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Walgreen Co.

ArchivedSubmitted 08/31/2022
State
IL
Covered entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
1,704
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Paper/Films
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Walgreen, reported that one of its pharmacies was burglarized and a box containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,704 individuals was stolen. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, medications, and health plan information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, local law enforcement, and provided substitute notice.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Breach Portal. Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.