Healthcare Distribution Alliance
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) is the national organization representing healthcare distributors, serving as the vital link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. HDA advocates for sound public policy, leads the healthcare supply chain on policy issues, and facilitates industry discussions and education. With a history dating back to 1876, HDA supports its members through research, advocacy, and industry resources, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products across the United States.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Products
95th Edition Factbook (industry benchmarking publication)
Annual factbook providing benchmarks and trends in U.S. pharmaceutical distribution.
832 EDI DSCSA Product Data Catalog (2024)
Guideline describing application of ANSI X12 832 product catalog with DSCSA-specific product attributes for use in healthcare distribution.
Understanding Specialty Pharmaceutical Distribution (interactive course)
An 11-module interactive course focused on specialty pharmaceutical supply chain stakeholders, biosimilars, reimbursement models and cold chain issues.
Maximizing Your Membership (online course)
Introductory course describing member benefits, research, education and professional development resources available through membership.
95th Edition Factbook (industry benchmarking publication)
Annual factbook providing benchmarks and trends in U.S. pharmaceutical distribution.
832 EDI DSCSA Product Data Catalog (2024)
Guideline describing application of ANSI X12 832 product catalog with DSCSA-specific product attributes for use in healthcare distribution.
Understanding Specialty Pharmaceutical Distribution (interactive course)
An 11-module interactive course focused on specialty pharmaceutical supply chain stakeholders, biosimilars, reimbursement models and cold chain issues.
Maximizing Your Membership (online course)
Introductory course describing member benefits, research, education and professional development resources available through membership.
Services
State and federal policy monitoring, advocacy resources and guidance for distributor members on legislative and regulatory issues.
Forum and membership service for security and logistics professionals to exchange supply chain risk intelligence and participate in security-focused events.
In-person and virtual conferences and seminars focused on traceability, cargo security and other supply chain technical topics.
Self-paced online courses covering pharmaceutical distribution fundamentals, specialty distribution and member onboarding.
Management of membership categories, online member directory listings, committee participation and networking programs.
A confidential incident reporting database for PCSC wholesaler members to submit and search voluntary security incident reports.
State and federal policy monitoring, advocacy resources and guidance for distributor members on legislative and regulatory issues.
Forum and membership service for security and logistics professionals to exchange supply chain risk intelligence and participate in security-focused events.
In-person and virtual conferences and seminars focused on traceability, cargo security and other supply chain technical topics.
Self-paced online courses covering pharmaceutical distribution fundamentals, specialty distribution and member onboarding.
Management of membership categories, online member directory listings, committee participation and networking programs.
A confidential incident reporting database for PCSC wholesaler members to submit and search voluntary security incident reports.
Expertise Areas
- Pharmaceutical supply chain management
- Traceability and serialization (DSCSA compliance)
- Supply chain security and cargo loss prevention
- EDI and product data exchange standards
Key Technologies
- ANSI X12 EDI (832 product catalog)
- Barcode and GTIN/GS1 product identification
- Product serialization and traceability systems
- Verification router service interoperability
News & Updates
HDA’s annual Traceability Seminar brings together healthcare supply chain leaders to learn about DSCSA implementation milestones and traceability technologies.
An event featuring a seminar on supply chain security and leadership.
Honoring leadership and lifetime achievement in the industry.
Announcement of new leadership in policy direction.
Recognition of industry leaders and innovators.
Celebrating industry leadership and contributions.
HDA’s annual Traceability Seminar brings together healthcare supply chain leaders to learn about DSCSA implementation milestones and traceability technologies.
An event featuring a seminar on supply chain security and leadership.
Honoring leadership and lifetime achievement in the industry.
Announcement of new leadership in policy direction.
Recognition of industry leaders and innovators.
Celebrating industry leadership and contributions.