July 20, 2020
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored five pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with the Distribution Industry Award for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA). Awardees were recognized in the “Best New Product Introductions or Promotions” categories. Annually presented at the Business and Leadership Conference (BLC), the awards were given virtually during the 2020 BLC Online.
Since 1959, HDA distributor members have honored their manufacturing trading partners with the DIANA Awards for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the industry. Both manufacturers and distributors may submit nominations for this award category. The DIANA judging committee, comprising HDA-member distributor executives, then score and rank each nomination to determine the winners.
“The power of collaborative trading partnerships is invaluable. Now more than ever, distributors rely on these strong relationships to facilitate the safe and efficient delivery of lifesaving medicines between the nation’s 1,300 manufacturers and more than 180,000 healthcare providers and facilities," said HDA President and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr. “Our collective responsibility and determination to deliver much-needed products to patients drives our industry. HDA is proud to be able to take a moment to continue this tradition of honoring supply chain partner excellence — and we commend the winners for their contributions.”
Rx Support Systems, Supplies and Services: Broadway Industries, Digitally Printed Pharmacy Bags
Over-the-Counter Products: Allergan, REFRESH® RELIEVA™ PF Lubricant Eye Drops
Generic Pharmaceutical Products: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Cefixime 400 mg Capsules
Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Products: Coherus Biosciences, UDENYCA®
Branded Pharmaceutical Products: Allergan, UBRELVY™ (ubrogepant) Tablets
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) represents primary pharmaceutical distributors — the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and others nationwide. Since 1876, HDA has helped members navigate regulations and innovations to get the right medicines to the right patients at the right time, safely and efficiently. The HDA Research Foundation, HDA’s non-profit charitable foundation, serves the healthcare industry by providing research and education focused on priority healthcare supply chain issues.