GP Surgery Warns of Medication Delays After Cyber Incident Affects Ordering Systems
Summary
Cutlers Hill Surgery in Halesworth says an ongoing cyber incident is affecting its ability to order medicines through usual systems. It is exploring alternative wholesalers to reduce possible delays and supply difficulties.
Key points
- Cutlers Hill Surgery said the incident is affecting its ability to order medicines through its usual systems.
- The practice warned that some medications may be harder to obtain, potentially delaying patients’ prescriptions.
- Staff are exploring alternative medication wholesalers to help maintain supplies and reduce disruption.
- The surgery did not provide details about the incident’s cause or technical effects.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Cutlers Hill Surgery
- Victim Domain
- Unknown
- Incident Type
- Cyber incident affecting dispensary ordering systems; the cause and attack method were not disclosed.
- Affected Records
- Unknown
- Affected Data Size
- Unknown
- Operational Impact
- The practice reported difficulty ordering medicines through its usual systems, which may delay or make it harder to source some medications. Staff were exploring alternative wholesalers to reduce disruption.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- Unknown
- Claim Status
- confirmed