Health Delivered, Explained: Supporting Independent Pharmacists Behind the Counter

October 27, 2026

“Health Delivered, Explained” answers common questions about pharmaceutical distributors and their role in delivering medicines to patients who need them.  

In this installment, we explore how distributors support the business of running an independent pharmacy, from technology and contracting to administrative support, through Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations, or PSAOs.  

A Legacy Beyond the Numbers

October 22, 2026

Ahead of the 2026 CEO Roundtable Fundraiser in November, the HDA Research Foundation is looking back on a busy few months, including the June presentation of the Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement. In this special installment of HDA Perspectives, we profile our 2026 winner, Al Paonessa.

Health Delivered, Explained: How Do Medicines Reach Patients?

October 21, 2026

Most Americans never think about how a prescription gets from a manufacturing facility to their pharmacy counter. They don’t need to, because healthcare distributors work quietly and consistently to move millions of medicines every day.  

In this new series, we will answer the questions we hear most often about what distributors do and why it matters. First up: How medicines reach patients. 

Success Leaves Clues: Building a Career in Healthcare Distribution

September 29, 2026

From navigating career-defining moments to stepping into leadership roles, industry executives shared anecdotes and insights from their own professional journeys during a recent HDA Employee Resource Network (ERN) virtual panel.  

Understanding PSAOs and Their Role in Supporting Independent Pharmacies

August 19, 2026

Independent pharmacies play a critical role in providing accessible, trusted care in their communities. Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations, or PSAOs, harness scale and expertise to help pharmacists, as small business owners, navigate increasing pressure and complexity within the supply chain. PSAOs relieve administrative burden and elevate the voices of independent pharmacists in their relationships with third-party payers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

Faces of the Supply Chain Spotlights Distribution Sector Value and the Next Generation of Leaders

July 16, 2026

In the latest series of HDA’s Faces of the Supply Chain, healthcare distribution sector experts shared their perspectives on distributors’ role within the broader supply chain, the value of HDA events and how HDA is supporting the next generation of industry leaders.