Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville

Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville operates as a pharmacy under the alias Guardian Pharmacy. Its headquarters is located in the United States of America. The organization serves the Jacksonville community, as indicated by its name. It provides pharmaceutical services to patients in that region.

In October 2017, Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville experienced a security incident involving unauthorized access to an employee email account. The breach exposed protected health information for 11,521 individuals, including patient names, prescription details, treatment data, and diagnoses. A limited subset of those individuals also had Social Security numbers and health insurance information compromised. The organization responded by securing the account, launching internal and third‑party forensic investigations, strengthening password policies, conducting employee training, and notifying affected patients and regulators.

As a pharmacy, Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville handles sensitive health information that is subject to federal privacy regulations such as HIPAA. The incident highlighted the importance of safeguarding electronic communications that contain patient data. No confirmed misuse of the exposed information was reported, and the organization offered credit monitoring services to those impacted. The event contributed to the organization’s ongoing focus on improving its security posture and protecting patient confidentiality.