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International Pharmaceutical Distribution Conference

Join HDA, pharmalog.ch, GIRP and IFPW on Oct. 16-17, 2017, in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Origin: HDA Product Data Source

Now available, Origin is a high-powered verification service designed to facilitate DSCSA compliance.

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Traceability Seminar

Join us November 8-10 in Washington, D.C.

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FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS

2017 International Pharmaceutical Distribution Conference

October 16 to 17, 2017 | Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

Hosted in Geneva, Switzerland, HDA's fourth annual International Pharmaceutical Distribution Conference (IPDC) will bring together pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers from around the globe to...

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

As one of the largest national wholesalers, H. D. Smith provides efficient product distribution and customizable business solutions throughout the healthcare supply chain. The distribution services encompass a full line of products, including prescription items, over-the-counter medications, beauty aids, home healthcare products, durable medical equipment and seasonal merchandise to community pharmacies, regional chains and health systems. The company also has an array of business solutions that meet the operational, logistic, financial and marketing needs of its diverse customer base.

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IN THE NEWS

July 31, 2017

HDA "Origin" Repository Officially Launches

July 12, 2017

HDA's Gray Calls for Systemic Response to Opioid Abuse in Op-Ed

July 10, 2017

HDA To Host Fourth Annual International Pharmaceutical Distribution Conference in Geneva

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ISSUES IN DISTRIBUTION

Pharmaceutical Traceability

HDA is now leading industry efforts to implement the 2013 Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) that replaced a 50-state patchwork of pedigree requirements with one federal solution to trace prescription...

Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion

HDA and our primary pharmaceutical distributor members are committed to bringing industry and government together to tackle our nation’s complex prescription drug abuse and diversion epidemic, a serious...

Importation of Prescription Medicines

HDA opposes permitting the importation into the U.S. of pharmaceuticals sold or designated for sale in foreign countries. HDA firmly believes that allowing importation increases the likelihood of counterfeit...

Taxes

HDA opposes repeal of the Last in, First Out (LIFO) accounting method and establishment of gross receipts taxes. Healthcare distribution represents a high-volume, low-profit margin business that is impacted...