Thought Leadership

Key Considerations for Developing a Channel Strategy for Rare Disease Products

Post Date: March 28, 2023

When it comes to developing a channel strategy for rare disease products, there are a number of important nuances to keep in mind. Given that these products cater to a smaller patient population, conventional tactics may...

3 Pillars of Sustainability for Specialty Distributors

Post Date: March 16, 2023

One of the growing demands regulators and consumers are pushing on distributors is the demand for sustainable business practices. There are a variety of reasons for this, such as growing concern about the industry’s environmental impact...

Recognizing Rare Disease Day (February 28th)

Post Date: February 27, 2023

Rare Disease Day is dedicated to solidarity and raising awareness of the rare diseases that affect about 300 million people worldwide. Technically, it’s observed on February 29th, the rarest date possible…but in non-leap years, such as...

Top Industry Trends for Manufacturers to Watch in 2023

Post Date: February 9, 2023

Toward the beginning of the new year, we like to take a look at some of the biggest trends that will affect the pharmaceutical industry in the coming months. This year, trending developments range from AI...

Trends to Watch in Healthcare Delivery in 2023

Post Date: December 22, 2022

In the healthcare supply chain world, the year 2020 created a notable split. Even those not directly involved in the healthcare industry, that would otherwise have no vested interest in healthcare-specific supply chain knowledge, felt the...

How Distributors Are Shifting To Meet Changing Healthcare Demands

Post Date: December 13, 2022

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has made a permanent mark on the healthcare industry. Many changes have taken place, new regulations and requirements are set for future implementation, and patients are now expecting a new standard of...

How Specialty Distributors Support Patients with Rare Diseases

Post Date: November 22, 2022

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that more than 30 million people living in the U.S. are affected by over 7,000 rare diseases. Many of these rare diseases do not have a known...

Building Your Quality Management System From the Ground Up

Post Date: November 9, 2022

Your success as a pharmaceutical company heavily relies on the implementation of a quality management system. With ever-changing FDA regulations and technological advancements, the demand for solid infrastructure with quality in mind is increasing. Truthfully, the...

Is Your Organization Prepared for the Upcoming FDA Licensing Changes?

Post Date: November 2, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the proposed rule, which aims to create a uniform national licensing standard for wholesale distributors and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Historically, states have set their own standards...

How Distributors Can Help Address Challenges in Access to Specialty Drugs

Post Date: October 25, 2022

There are a variety of challenges that patients may face when accessing medication. In fact, a 2019 study on medication access identified 17 distinct barriers that patients must overcome, including costs, transportation, and geographical characteristics that...