Posted On March 21, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 21 – The Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy data breach resulted in the unauthorized access of names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, state identification numbers, medical information, and health insurance information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office, Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack.
The pharmacy detected unusual activity within its computer network on January 21, 2025, immediately triggering their security protocols. Following this discovery, Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy took steps to secure their systems and launched a comprehensive investigation with assistance from external cybersecurity experts.
The investigation confirmed that unauthorized parties had gained access to the pharmacy’s IT infrastructure on January 21, 2025. During this breach, the intruders were able to potentially acquire certain files containing highly sensitive personal and medical information of customers and patients.
After securing their network, Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy conducted a thorough review of the compromised systems to identify exactly what information was exposed and which individuals were affected. This detailed analysis was completed on February 24, 2025, revealing that a significant amount of protected health information and personally identifiable information had been compromised.
On March 14, 2025, Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach.
Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy operates as a specialized pharmaceutical provider based in Orchard Park, New York. The pharmacy focuses on dispensing and managing complex medication regimens for patients with chronic conditions, rare diseases, and those requiring high-cost therapeutic treatments.
The organization serves as more than a traditional retail pharmacy, providing specialized medication distribution for conditions that often require ongoing monitoring and coordination between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients. Their services include medication dispensing, refill management, and delivery to patients’ homes.
With approximately 33 employees, Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy coordinates with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate medication management for patients with complex medical needs. The pharmacy generates an estimated annual revenue of $9 million through its specialized pharmaceutical services.
The company works within the healthcare ecosystem to handle prior authorizations, insurance verification, and other administrative processes related to specialty medications that are typically characterized by high costs, complex handling requirements, or specialized administration methods.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
