HDA Members’ Impact: Not Just a Big Number, a Big Difference

A part of the healthcare ecosystem that is rarely seen — but depended on by Americans nationwide — distributors work tirelessly to deliver more than 10 million lifesaving medicines, vaccines and medical products.

  • 330,000 Sites of Care

    330,000 healthcare providers, pharmacies and other sites of care use distributor services to help streamline the supply chain and ensure millions receive critical treatments.

  • $63 Billion in Savings

    By streamlining the supply chain, distributors save the healthcare system up to $63 billion annually.

  • 1,200 Manufacturers

    More than 1,200 pharmaceutical manufacturers use distributor services to connect them with sites of care that depend on their lifesaving therapies.

News & Perspectives

On the Pulse of What's New in Distribution

  • News

    HDA Research Foundation Announces Karen J. Ribler Supply Chain Scholars

  • News

    HDA Statement on 2024 Presidential Election

  • News

    Amid Segment Growth, Specialty Distributors Achieve High-Service Efficiencies, Enhanced Reliability

DISTRIBUTORS

An Important Mission — In Times of Calm And In Crisis


They may have many roles, but all distributors work toward a common goal - getting lifesaving therapies and medical supplies to the people who need them in times of calm and crises.

  • Constant Innovators

    Advances in medicine lead to increasingly complex data management, safety and transportation requirements — distributors are continuously innovating to help upstream and downstream partners navigate these trends.
  • Information Management Specialists

    As efficiency experts, distributors use advanced tools and technologies to manage their networks to ensure a safe, functioning and reliable supply chain.
  • Logistics Experts

    Millions of pharmaceutical, medical and surgical supplies are delivered to sites of care daily — all managed through extensive relationships with global and domestic manufacturers.

EVENTS

Bringing Together Supply Chain Leaders To Help Them Stay on The Cutting Edge

Check out our upcoming events, both in-person and virtual.

Advocacy

A Singular Voice for Safe and Efficient Distribution


We belong to an extraordinary community of committed professionals. When we use our voices as one, we have the unique opportunity to raise awareness around the vital role healthcare distribution plays in delivering care to millions of patients. Add the strength of your voice to ours. Members have exclusive access to tools and resources to help you advocate for a stronger business environment.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Our Members Are Making a Difference

QCP is a national distributor of generic drugs, injectable, vaccines, OTC, medical supplies, and Rx/OTC repackaging in low, unit-of-use products in an FDA- and DEA-compliant, secure, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility.



RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Tools for Your Company


We offer a range of resources, many developed by supply chain peers, and professional development opportunities to enhance the value of the supply chain and increase industry knowledge.

HDA Factbook

Publication

95th Edition HDA Factbook: The Facts, Figures and Trends in Healthcare

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