On May 15, 2024, Cencora, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that a cyberattack compromised information provided to Cencora by PTC Therapeutics, Inc. In this notice, Cencora explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses, dates of birth, health diagnoses, and medications & prescriptions. Upon completing its investigation, Cencora began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Cencora, Inc. about information you provided to PTC Therapeutics, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Cencora / PTC Therapeutics data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Cencora Data Breach?

The Cencora data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Cencora’s filing with the Attorney General of California provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, Cencora and its affiliates partner with pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and healthcare providers to facilitate access to therapies through drug distribution, patient support and services, and other services.

On February 21, 2024, Cencora learned that certain information that was stored on the company’s IT network was stolen. In response, Cencora contained the incident and then launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party data security experts. Cencora also reported the incident to law enforcement.

On April 10, 2024, the Cencora investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access personal information that was stored on Cencora’s systems, including information that was provided to Cencora by PTC Therapeutics.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Cencora reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, address, date of birth, health diagnosis, and medications & prescriptions.

On May 15, 2024, Cencora sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Cencora, Inc.

Cencora, Inc., formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, is a drug wholesale company and a contract research organization based out of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Cencora provides drug distribution and consulting services related to medical business operations and patient services. The company also distributes brand name and generic medications, healthcare products, and home healthcare supplies to healthcare providers. Cencora also provides pharmaceuticals and pharmacy services to patients in long-term care facilities, patients receiving workers' compensation and patients requiring specialty medications. Cencora employs more than 42,000 people and generates approximately $271 billion in annual revenue.