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Specialty Distributors Support Growth and Innovation in a Complex Pharmaceutical Market

November 12, 2026

New benchmarking data released by the HDA Research Foundation highlight the critical role distributors play in supporting the growing U.S. specialty pharmaceutical market. According to the 2026 edition of Specialty Pharmaceutical Distribution Facts, Figures and Trends, specialty distributors served an average of 31,546 provider accounts and fulfilled nearly 7,000 orders daily while maintaining a 99.5 percent order fill rate.

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HDA Research Foundation Announces 2026 Karen J. Ribler Supply Chain Scholars

November 09, 2026

The HDA Research Foundation today announced four recipients of the 2026 Karen J. Ribler Scholarship, recognizing pharmaceutical supply chain professionals committed to continuing their education and professional development opportunities.

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HDA Names New Finance and Federal Government Affairs Staff

October 27, 2026

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announces the appointments of Maritel Dasco as vice president of finance and accounting and Peter Kelbel as director of federal government affairs.

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HDA Factbook: Pharmaceutical Distributor Sales Grow As Operational Efficiency Remains Strong

September 24, 2026

New data from the HDA Research Foundation show that sales through traditional pharmaceutical distributors grew 11.6 percent in 2025, reaching $969 billion.

Cardinal Health’s Debbie Weitzman and Value Drug Company’s Rick Seipp to Lead HDA Board Of Directors

September 14, 2026

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announced today that Debbie Weitzman, chief executive officer, pharmaceutical and specialty solutions, Cardinal Health, was elected chair of the association’s Board of Directors. Rick Seipp, president and chief executive officer of Value Drug Company, will serve as vice chair.

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HDA Names Juan Carlos Payero Director Of State Government Affairs

July 20, 2026

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announces that Juan Carlos Payero has joined the association as Director of State Government Affairs. In this role, Mr. Payero will support HDA’s state advocacy and regulatory efforts in the Northeast region. He will report to Leah Lindahl, Vice President, State Government Affairs.