HDMA supports FDA’s “Know Your Source” campaign
ARLINGTON, Va. — Healthcare Distribution Management Association president and CEO John Gray on Friday released a statement in support of the FDA’s “Know Your Source” campaign, which urges healthcare providers to verify that their supplier of prescription medicines is properly licensed by his or her state — further reducing the chance of a harmful medicine reaching patients.
“As the national association representing primary healthcare distributors — who ensure the continued safety and security of our nation’s medical supply — we wholeheartedly support FDA’s marketing campaign to educate healthcare providers on the importance of buying from legitimate suppliers," he stated.
“There is no higher priority for HDMA’s members than to maintain the security of the medicines that travel through the healthcare supply chain." Gray added. "Primary pharmaceutical distributors follow the rigorous licensing and statutory requirements set forth at both the federal and state levels by the FDA, DEA and state Boards of Pharmacy. Our members are committed to ensuring the continued safety and reliability of the supply chain as millions of patients access their appropriately prescribed medicines each and every day.”