College Hometown Pharmacy Data Breach Affects Thousands

College Hometown Pharmacy, a New York pharmacy operating within Hometown Health Centers, experienced a major data breach. The cybersecurity incident compromised the personal and protected health information of at least 9,742 pharmacy customers.

The pharmacy disclosed the data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 25, 2025. The breach was reported has a hacking incident. Exposed information may include names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, prescription history and transactions and payment information.

The level of information possibly exposed heightens the severity of the breach and it can increase risks of identity theft, fraud and unauthorized medical claims.

College Hometown Pharmacy's response

In addition to required state and federal disclosures, the pharmacy should notify affected customers by mail.

If you believe your personal information may have been compromised in this breach:

• Carefully review any notice or communication you receive from College Hometown Pharacy.
• Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for signs of identity theft.
• Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus.
• Be cautious of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information.

More information about the pharmacy and medical providers can be found on the Hometown Health Centers website.