HDMA Testimony in Support of Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act (H.R. 5839)

"I am testifying on behalf of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA), the national trade association representing primary pharmaceutical distributors.  HDMA’s member companies are responsible for storing, managing and delivering 80 percent of prescription medicines sold in the U.S.

Today, I am here to express HDMA’s support for HR 5839, the “Safeguarding America’s Pharmaceuticals Act,” as introduced by Representatives Buyer and Matheson.

This comprehensive bipartisan legislation would establish a uniform, national requirement for the tracking and tracing of prescription medicines from the manufacturer, through the distributor, to the pharmacy." Read more

HDMA Rolls Out New Legislative Center

HDMA is pleased to announce the launch of the new HDMA Legislative Center. The Legislative Center is designed to update you on important legislative issues at the federal and state levels that affect the healthcare supply chain.

The Legislative Center is password-protected and is only available to HDMA distributor members. It is customized so that once you log-in, it will link to your members of Congress and state legislators, based on the address that HDMA has on file. Read more

HDMA Applauds Congressmen Buyer (R-IN) and Matheson (D-UT) for Introducing Uniform Federal Pedigree Requirements to Further Enhance Patient Safety, Supply Chain Security

The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA), the national association representing primary healthcare distributors, applauds U.S. Representatives Steve Buyer (R-IN) and Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) for introducing the Safeguarding America’s Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008 (HR 5839), comprehensive bipartisan legislation that would establish uniform, federal requirements for the tracking and tracing of prescription medicines from the manufacturer, to the distributor, to the pharmacy. Part of an overall strategy to help combat criminal counterfeiting, the legislation will strengthen current federal laws and regulations and further secure the nation’s prescription medicine supply. Read more

HDMA Applauds NCPA, FBI LEEDA and Purdue Pharma for Launching New Security Initiative

The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) applauds the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association and Purdue Pharma L.P. for launching “Protect Your Pharmacy Week.” This critical initiative, coordinated with RxPATROL® (Pattern Analysis Tracking Robberies and Other Losses), is an important way to highlight the need for continued vigilance against the threat of potential pharmacy robberies. Read more

HDMA Supports Administration's Call to Combat Illegal Online Sales of Prescription Medicines

The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) supports the President's call for Congress and the Administration to work together to combat illegal online sales of prescription medicines.

In support of ongoing efforts to help prevent the illegal online sale of prescription medicines, HDMA has formally endorsed the Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act (S. 980). Introduced by Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL), S. 980 would help address the growing problem of these illegal Internet pharmacies. Read more

HDMA Response to Dateline

The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on our strong commitment to the continued safety, security and efficiency of the U.S. healthcare supply chain. HDMA represents the nation’s 40 primary, full-service healthcare distributors. Our members are national and regional companies. On a daily basis, HDMA members safely and efficiently deliver nine million healthcare products to more than 142,000 pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ offices and clinics for patients across the United States.  Read more