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HDMA HONORS DIANA WINNERS AT 2006 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP FORUM
ARLINGTON, VA — October 12, 2006 — HDMA presented 13 Distribution Industry Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA) to leading healthcare manufacturers at the 2006 Annual Leadership Forum in Orlando, Fla. Since 1959, DIANA has been awarded to pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers that set the standard of excellence in new product introductions and promotions on behalf of patient health. Winners also are recognized for efficient, flexible and innovative business practices that benefit HDMA member distributors and the healthcare supply chain.
“We are proud to honor the 2006 DIANA winners for creating exciting new products and services that improve the quality of patient care and the efficiency of the healthcare supply chain” said HDMA President and CEO John M. Gray. “DIANA winners serve as a model for leadership and innovation in the healthcare marketplace, and should be applauded for working to meet next-generation patient demand for safe, efficient and cost-effective healthcare. HDMA congratulates all of the DIANA winners for their achievements and contributions to the healthcare industry.”
For Best New Pharmaceutical Product Introduction and/or Product Promotion Awards, the 2006 DIANA winners are:
Rx Support Systems, Supplies and Services: Broadway Industries for Plastic Rx Bags Rack
General Merchandise/Health & Beauty Care: Del Pharmaceuticals, Div. of Del Laboratories, Inc. for Orajel Protective Mouth Sore Discs
Over the Counter: Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc. for Mucinex D
Generic Pharmaceuticals: TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA for Simvastatin Tablets USP
Branded Pharmaceuticals: Reliant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for Omacor
For the Best Overall Manufacturer Awards, the 2006 DIANA winners are:
Consumer Products Manufacturer with Sales to HDMA Distributors Under $10 Million:
Winner: Cara Incorporated
First Merit Finalist: 3M Consumer Health Care
Second Merit Finalist: Del Pharmaceuticals, Div. of Del Laboratories, Inc.
Consumer Products Manufacturer with Sales to HDMA Distributors Over $10 Million:
Winner: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
First Merit Finalist: Bayer Healthcare Consumer Care Division.
Second Merit Finalist: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
Generic Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturer with Sales to Healthcare Distributors Under $100 Million:
Winner: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc.
First Merit Finalist: Fougera, Div. Altana, Inc.
Second Merit Finalist: Apotex Corp.
Generic Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturer with Sales to Healthcare Distributors Over $100 Million:
Winner: Greenstone Limited
First Merit Finalist: PAR Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Second Merit Finalist: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Branded Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturer with Sales to HDMA Distributors Under $300 Million:
Winner: 3M Pharmaceuticals
First Merit Finalist: Biovail Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Second Merit Finalist: Kerr Prescription Packaging, a Subsidiary of Berry Plastics Corp.
Branded Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturer with Sales to HDMA Distributors Over $300 Million:
Winner: Berlex Laboratories
First Merit Finalist: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Second Merit Finalists (tie): GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group, Div. of Pfizer Inc.
The DIANA judging criteria cover elements of success, including category sales growth, promotional programs, market performance, bar code usage, EDI and general operational excellence. Manufacturers submitted entries for Best New Product Introduction and/or Product Promotion Awards. Winners in the Best Overall Manufacturer Categories were nominated by HDMA healthcare distributor members. All winners were chosen by a panel of judges composed of HDMA healthcare distributor members.
About HDMA
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) is the national association representing primary, full-service healthcare distributors. Each business day, the member companies of HDMA are responsible for ensuring that more than eight million prescription medicines and healthcare products are safely delivered to 145,000 pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, clinics, government and other providers in all 50 states. This essential public health function is provided with tremendous efficiency, saving the nation’s healthcare system nearly $32 billion each year. HDMA and its members are the vital link in the healthcare system, working daily to provide value, remove costs and develop innovative solutions to deliver care safely and effectively. |
