Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy Data Breach Class Action

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Cottrill's Specialty Pharmacy data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Cottrill's Specialty Pharmacy, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Vermont Attorney General's Office states that the Cottrill's Specialty Pharmacy data breach occurred due to a cyber security incident. According to the pharmacy's filing and website notice, unauthorized access to their computer systems was detected on January 21, 2025.

Upon discovering this suspicious activity, the pharmacy implemented security measures to contain the breach and engaged external cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation. This investigation confirmed that unauthorized parties had accessed Cottrill's Specialty Pharmacy IT network on January 21, 2025, during which time they potentially acquired files containing confidential patient and customer information.

Following the discovery, Cottrill's conducted an extensive review of the compromised systems to determine 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. The sensitive data exposed in this breach includes:

• Full names
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• State identification numbers
• Medical information
• Health insurance details

Data breach letters were sent out by Cottrill's Specialty Pharmacy on March 14, 2025, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and the specific types of personal data that were compromised in their individual cases.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy Overview

Cottrill's Specialty Pharmacy operates as a specialized pharmaceutical provider headquartered in Orchard Park, New York. The pharmacy focuses specifically on dispensing and managing medications for patients with complex health conditions, rare diseases, and those requiring high-cost therapeutic treatments.

Unlike traditional retail pharmacies, Cottrill's Specialty Pharmacy concentrates on medications that frequently require special handling, storage, administration protocols, or ongoing clinical monitoring. These specialty medications often treat complex chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, cancer, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and various rare genetic diseases.

The pharmacy provides medication dispensing services along with coordination between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to navigate the often complicated approval and coverage processes for specialty medications. With approximately 33 employees, Cottrill's Specialty Pharmacy manages prescription processing, handles prior authorizations, verifies insurance coverage, coordinates home delivery services, and provides medication management for their patients.

The organization generates an estimated annual revenue of $9 million through its pharmaceutical services, primarily serving patients throughout their regional service area who require ongoing specialty medication treatments and the associated support services.

Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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