The Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that serves as the knowledge partner of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA). The Center serves the healthcare industry by providing research and education focused on healthcare supply chain issues. The Center’s mission is two-fold: to conduct research and disseminate information that will enhance the knowledge base, efficiency and effectiveness of the total healthcare supply chain; and to provide thought leadership to further enhance the safety and security of the healthcare supply chain through future-focused study and programming.

 

 
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Fourth Annual CEO Roundtable Fundraiser Held in New York City

On April 17, more than 165 industry executives gathered at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City for the Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research’s fourth annual CEO Roundtable Fundraiser, the foundation’s major fundraising event. 

Attracting the who’s who within the industry, executives enjoyed a reception and dinner, along with an informative discussion between Larry Merlo, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVS/Caremark Corporation and HDMA President and CEO and Center President John M. Gray.  

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Center’s Inaugural Specialty Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Issues and Trends Seminar a Success

The Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research held the first “Specialty Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Issues and Trends Seminar” in Dallas on January 31 and February 1. The seminar provided an opportunity for more than 75 senior-level distributor, manufacturer and other supply chain professionals and stakeholders to examine trends and hot topics in the specialty pharmaceutical segment; discuss the impact of innovations and regulations on the future of this segment; and, network with their peers.

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See our articles on the specialty pharmaceutical segment in 20/20 Pharma and Specialty Pharma Journal.
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Order the 2011 Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Facts, Figures and Trends Today!

The 2011 Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Facts, Figures and Trends benchmarking report is now available. This report, in its third year, provides primary survey data from distributors and manufacturers of specialty pharmaceutical products to show trends and changes in the fastest-growing segment of the marketplace. Featuring data on market characteristics, finance, operations, growth in the oncology area, changes with the aging population and much more, this report provides a means for companies to benchmark their business processes, learn about the specialty segment and foresee future opportunities and challenges for this market. 

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2011-2012 HDMA Factbook Now Available

Now in its 83rd edition, the 2011–2012 HDMA Factbook is the healthcare distribution industry’s most comprehensive and reliable source of industry performance data. This easy-to-use reference guide features more than 150 robust data tables based on original survey data as well as secondary sources from leading industry healthcare industry organizations. 

The 2011-2012 HDMA Factbook is now available in electronic Kindle format through Amazon.com or the traditional hard-copy format through the HDMA Marketplace.

This year’s edition is produced with support from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; RDC-Rochester Drug Cooperative, Inc.; Endo Pharmaceuticals; TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA; and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP.

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Sensitech participated as an exhibitor at the Center’s 2012 Specialty Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Issues and Trends and spoke on operational challenges affecting cold chain management.

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REMS

As of March 1, 2012 there are 103 pharmaceutical products that require Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS).  This number was 179 in March 2011, but from April 14, 2011 to the present date, FDA has ruled to remove several medications from their medication guide-only requirements and several other programs have had modifications in complexity.

26 products require Medication Guides

20 products requires a Communication Plan only

19 products require Medication Guides and Communication Plans

5 products require Medication Guides and Elements to Assure Safe Use

2 products require Communication Plans, Elements to Assure Safe Use, and Implementation Systems

22 products require Medication Guides, Elements to Assure Safe Use, and Implementation Systems

9 products require Medication Guides, Communication Plans, Elements to Assure Safe Use, and Implementation Systems

Learn more about the impact of REMS on the supply chain
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