HDMA is taking a look back on the inaugural year of its Mentoring Program by speaking to participants about their experiences in the initiative — and the role mentorship has played in their careers. HDMA recently spoke with program participant Peyton Howell of AmerisourceBergen Corporation, who served as a mentor this year.
HDMA, the national association representing primary pharmaceutical distributors, is supporting efforts to educate the public about the dangers abusing prescription and over-the-counter medicines during National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month (NMAAM).
At the sixth HDMA Annual Board and Membership Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., the Association announced the reelection of Ted M. Scherr, President/CEO, Dakota Drug, Inc., and Jon Giacomin, Chief Executive Officer, Pharmaceutical Segment, Cardinal Health, Inc., as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the HDMA Board of Directors.
Today, HDMA mourns the loss of Henry Dale Smith, Sr., Founder and Chairman Emeritus of H. D. Smith, who passed away this weekend at the age of 87.
Today HDMA President and CEO John M. Gray released a statement in support of the recommendations set forth by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in their report, “Prescription Drugs: More DEA Information About Registrants’ Controlled Substances Roles Could Improve Their Understanding and Help Ensure Access.”
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