February 8, 2017 by CDR Blog and Chain Drug Review
Adam Fein, Drug Channels Institute, pharmaceutical supply chain, pharmacy industry, specialty drugs, specialty pharmacy
CDR Blog
The rapid growth of the specialty pharmacy sector, fueled by high-priced specialty drugs, remains one of the leading story lines in the pharmacy industry. Compared with the retail pharmacy arena, the field of players in the specialty Rx market has yet to shake out. But pharmaceutical supply chain and economics expert Adam Fein, CEO of
December 19, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
AmerisourceBergen, Drug Supply Chain Security Act, DSCSA, GlaxoSmithKline, GTIN coding system, GTIN Repository Service, HDA, Healthcare Distribution Alliance, Heather Zenk, John Gray, pharmaceutical supply chain, Shaun Kirkpatrick, ValueCentric
Leading Headlines, Supplier News, Technology
ARLINGTON, Va. — Later next year, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) plans to launch a service to aid the adoption of a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) coding system across the pharmaceutical supply chain. HDA said Monday that the GTIN Repository Service, prompted by the enactment of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), will
August 6, 2016 by Anita Ducca and Chain Drug Review
Anita Ducca, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Healthcare Distribution Alliance, pharmaceutical distributors, pharmaceutical supply chain, pharmaceutical waste, RCRA, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
2016, Issue 08-08-2016, Issues, Opinion, Pharmacy
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed steps to streamline the process surrounding the disposal and handling of hazardous pharmaceutical waste for all health care facilities that dispense pharmaceuticals as set forth by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). While the intent of the proposed rule is fundamentally solid, it raises several red flags
September 28, 2015 by Brian Bossetta and Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Bob Miller, John Hammergren, McKesson, pharmaceutical supply chain
2015, Issue 09-28-2015, Issues, News
SAN FRANCISCO and BOISE, Idaho — McKesson Corp. and Albertsons Cos. announced the signing of a five-year distribution agreement to include the sourcing and distribution of both branded and generic pharmaceuticals. As part of the agreement, which goes into effect April 1, 2016, Albertsons’ network of nearly 1,700 pharmacies will benefit from McKesson’s proprietary OneStop
June 24, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Association, APhA, B. Douglas Hoey, Drug Supply Chain Security Act, DSCSA, Food and Drug Administration, NASPA, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, National Community Pharmacists Association, NCPA, pharmaceutical supply chain, Rebecca Snead, Thomas Menighan
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) have asked the Food and Drug Administration to delay enforcement of a July 1 product tracing deadline for dispensers of pharmaceuticals. In a letter this week to the FDA’s Office of Compliance, the three
June 1, 2015 by Chain Drug Review and Chain Drug Review
AmerisourceBergen, Bob Mauch, new distribution centers, pharmaceutical supply chain
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Supplier News
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — AmerisourceBergen Corp. is set to begin construction on three new distribution centers, to be located in Olive Branch, Miss.; Shakopee, Minn.; and Newburgh, N.Y. AmerisourceBergen said Monday that building for the new facilities is slated to start this summer and take 18 to 24 months to complete. The new distribution centers
January 19, 2015 by John Schultz and Chain Drug Review
Drug Supply Chain Security Act, DSCSA, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, HDMA, Healthcare Distribution Management Association, John Parker, pharmaceutical supply chain, prescription drugs, product tracing rules
2015, Issue 01-19-2015, News, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) is praising the Food and Drug Administration for its flexibility pertaining to new product tracing rules, specifically on the FDA’s recently released guidance titled “Product Tracing Requirements — Compliance Policy.” The association had sent letters to the regulatory agency in November and then again last month in