Pharmaceutical distributors safely, efficiently and reliably deliver much-needed medicines to hundreds of thousands of pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare facilities every day.
In collaboration with partners across the pharmaceutical supply chain, we make sure patients have the medicines and healthcare products they need.
Distributors continuously monitor, protect and enhance the security of the pharmaceutical supply chain to ensure medicines are safely stored and efficiently delivered.
Learn MoreEvery day, pharmaceutical distributors go to great lengths to deliver a wide range of medicines, from the most common to the most complex, where and when they are needed — regardless of the circumstances.
Learn MoreThe pharmaceutical distribution industry saves the U.S. healthcare system between $33–$53 billions of dollars each year through investments in logistics solutions, supply chain expertise and technological advancements.
Learn MoreDistributors empower pharmacists to focus on patients and remain competitive in the market by providing inventory management support, financial credit and comprehensive pharmacy management services.
Learn MoreA new report published by HDA and Deloitte Consulting LLP provides insights into the importance of distributors in driving efficiency and innovation across the pharmaceutical supply chain — both today and over the next several years. It estimates distributors provide between $33–$53 billion in cost savings annually to the healthcare ecosystem.
Read MoreThe core mission of pharmaceutical distribution — secure, efficient and reliable healthcare delivery — provides more than 180 million patients across the United States with efficient and low-cost access to more than 4 billion prescription medicines each year. But distributors’ work does not end there. Read More
As part of Chain Drug Review’s annual “Pharmacy Outlook” feature, HDA President John M. Gray shared his insight on the important role pharmaceutical distributors play in the healthcare system. Read More
Distributors sit at the heart of the pharmaceutical supply chain, connecting 180,000 healthcare providers and pharmacies with 1,300 drug manufacturers. Read More
The U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain is responsible for providing patients safe, secure and timely access to more than 4 billion prescription medicines every year. Read More
