Everything Starts With Our Mission
We Are a Convener of Logistics and Supply Chain Experts
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors — the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and others nationwide. We represent 37 distribution companies — national, regional and specialty — as well as approximately 130 manufacturers and more than 50 service providers.
Since 1876, HDA has helped members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. Throughout this period, the pharmaceutical distribution industry has undergone a rapid evolution as technology has advanced, the market has globalized and the supply chain has become more complex.
Pharmaceutical Distributors
The backbone of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem
Today, distributors provide the logistics expertise, inventory and technology required to keep pharmacy and hospital shelves stocked with the medicines that patients need. They also provide a wide array of supporting services that enable the supply chain to function efficiently and safely, delivering significant value to manufacturers and healthcare providers — and ultimately to patients. As the association representing this dynamic industry, HDA serves as a convener of supply chain and logistics experts, working to ensure patients have access to medicines from the biggest cities to the smallest towns.
Beyond HDA’s core member services, the HDA Research Foundation, our nonprofit charitable foundation, serves as the thought leader in driving research, education and discussion for all healthcare supply chain stakeholders. Further, our Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition provides useful insights and intelligence for supply chain security experts with expertise in pharmaceuticals and other sectors.
Healthcare Distributors Are the Answer.
HDA’s animated video spotlights distributors’ tireless work to make sure hospitals, pharmacies, providers and patients have access to critical medicines and healthcare supplies.
We Are Evolving With the Industry
The distribution industry has transformed, and through the years, so has HDA. Today, HDA’s core membership comprises national, regional and specialty distribution companies. Further, our members are no longer solely focused on distribution, but offer a range of services spanning information management, security and efficiency — all while seeking new ways to innovate. Industry member types include: Distributors, Manufacturers, Service Providers, Consumer Manufacturers and International Distributors.
HDA's History
Our Advocacy Work on Behalf of Members
HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas like standards, public policies and business processes. HDA members have a powerful, unique voice and perspective and an opportunity to help educate lawmakers and inform public policy.