2009 Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Facts, Figures and Trends

In November, the Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research released 2009 Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Facts, Figures and Trends, a new publication providing insight into performance trends in the specialty pharmaceuticals segment of the healthcare industry. The publication presents data on nearly 40 measures of the specialty segment, a sector that has experienced considerable growth and continues to evolve. Developed with the assistance of leading specialty manufacturers and distributors, this new study provides reliable benchmarks and commentary on a growing and unique market.

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Hanagan Honored with Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement

On October 15, 2009, the Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research and Genentech presented the annual Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement. This lifetime achieve award is the healthcare distribution industry’s highest recognition, honoring exceptional character, accomplishments and leadership in HDMA, the industry and the community.  This year, the Center and Genentech honored Nancy Hanagan, HDMA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, for her three decades of service for the industry and at the Association.

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2009-2010 Factbook

In September, the Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research released the 2009-2010 HDMA Factbook, the most comprehensive, reliable source for healthcare distribution industry performance data.  This year’s Factbook features enhanced data collection and reporting techniques to stay up-to-date with the evolving distribution industry. The 2009-2010 HDMA Factbook is an indispensable resource for industry executives seeking to see how their company’s performance compares to their peers. Analysts, consultants and others also turn to the Factbook for authoritative industry data and benchmarks.

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Did You Know?

Distributors regularly use ice packs and insulated boxes to properly control temperature while transporting product. One-third of distributors also employ refrigerated boxes or temperature monitoring devices. Distributors use a variety of tactics depending on what is needed; some drop points may not have a patient or clinic personnel available to receive the product, which is why insulated boxes and ice packs are so prevalent.

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Contributor Spotlight

Purdue Pharma L.P. has exhibited its generosity and support by providing the Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research with a large grant to support its newest research study, Understanding and Preventing In-transit Theft and IT Vulnerability in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.  In doing so, Purdue has exhibited its supports the Center's mission, promoting enhanced patient safety and supply chain efficiency.

Purdue is a privately held pharmaceutical company founded by physicians, is focused on meeting the needs of healthcare providers and the patients in their care.  Together with its independent associated companies, Purdue is dedicated to finding, developing, and bringing to market new medicines and related products that improve health outcomes.

Purdue has served as a leader in the industry sharing knowledge to prevent in-transit theft and promote pharmacy security. Its contribution to the Center and the supply chain safety is most appreciated.
 

This page was last updated on December 9, 2009

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