Driving Education and Policy for the U.S. Healthcare Ecosystem

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) is the national organization representing healthcare distributors — the vital link™ between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals and other sites of care nationwide.

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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

    Ariella Camera Joins HDA as Senior Director of Policy

  • News

    HDA Honors Rx and Consumer Product Manufacturers With DIANA Awards

  • News

    HDA Research Foundation Recognizes Craig Cowman of Cardinal Health With Nexus Award

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.
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EVENTS

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

Westin DC Downtown

2025 Traceability Seminar

August 4—6, 2025 | The Westin DC Downtown
HDA’s annual Traceability Seminar brings together healthcare supply chain leaders to learn more about upcoming DSCSA implementation milestones as well as innovative approaches and lessons learned as distributors, manufacturers and dispensers implement serialization and traceability technologies to further preserve the safety and security of the healthcare supply chain.
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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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Uniting the Healthcare Supply Chain To Deliver More

An HDA membership unlocks access to high-caliber events, networking opportunities, research, member-developed education and other healthcare supply chain-focused resources to help professionals hone their skills while speaking as one voice for the distribution industry.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Our Members Are Making a Difference

Richie Pharmacal Co., LLC

Richie Pharmacal, located in Glasgow, Ky., was established in 1972 by Elmer L. Richie. The company is one of the oldest generic distributors in the industry today, offering a staff with more than 100 years of combined experience to efficiently service their wide customer base.


HDA Career Center

Find qualified candidates and explore new opportunities across the industry through HDA’s new Career Center.


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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

95th Edition HDA Factbook

Explore the latest latest benchmarks and trends in the U.S. distribution sector.

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Our Thought Leadership Strengthens the Voice of the Distribution Sector

HDA Research Foundation serves as the thought leader in driving research, education and discussion that enables the industry's ability to deliver efficient, safe and secure patient access to medicines and medical products.

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