HDMA is the national association representing primary healthcare distributors, the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. Each business day, HDMA member companies ensure that nearly nine million prescription medicines and healthcare products are delivered safely and efficiently to nearly 200,000 pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and others nationwide. HDMA and its members work daily to provide value and achieve cost savings, an estimated $42 billion each year to our nation’s healthcare system.

We Deliver PATIENT SAFETY
	Nearly 87 percent of prescription medicines sold in the United States are stored, managed and delivered by HDMA member companies on the way from manufacturers to pharmacy settings. HDMA distributor members work closely with manufacturers, pharmacies and regulators to further ensure the U.S. healthcare supply chain remains secure, efficient and tightly regulated.
We Deliver EFFICIENCY
	HDMA members store nearly 56,000 healthcare products from an average of 1,100 different manufacturers, keeping pharmacies stocked with the medications and healthcare products that patients need.
We Deliver SAVINGS
	Through streamlined, aggregated ordering and efficient shipping logistics, distributors save the nation’s healthcare system nearly $42 billion each year.
We Deliver INNOVATION
	HDMA members utilize cutting-edge technologies to further improve safety and security, streamline operations and inventory management, reduce errors and enhance patient health.
We Deliver EMERGENCY RESPONSE
	In emergencies, HDMA members leverage their logistics expertise to rapidly deliver medical supplies and disaster aid packages around the clock to affected communities, including portable medical supply kits, 24-hour care hotlines, clinical software and more.

Prescription Medicines Flow Chart

HDMA Members’ Customer Mix:

Chain drug stores and warehouses: 39.8%     Independent Pharmacies: 15.5%     Hospitals and HMOs: 16.8%     Food Stores and Mass Merchandisers: 5.1%     Clinics and Nursing Homes: 8.3%     Mail Service: 13.4%     Other Customers: 1.1% Source: 2011-2012 HDMA Factbook

To learn more about HDMA:

• Vision, Values and Mission
• Board of Directors
• Committees
• Councils