Pharmaceutical Distribution: The Value and Challenges of Supplying Medications to Canada's Healthcare System

Canada’s pharmaceutical supply chain faces growing challenges as the demand for medications continues to rise. Vital, Canada's Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Alliance [formerly the Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management (CAPDM)] released a landmark report—based on analysis conducted by IQVIA Canada—that shines a spotlight on the essential, though largely invisible, role of pharmaceutical distributors in safeguarding Canadians’ access to medications.

The report, Pharmaceutical Distribution: The Value and Challenges of Supplying Medications to Canada’s Healthcare System, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the sector, highlighting the growing need to recognize pharmaceutical distribution as a strategic asset amid increasingly specialized, decentralized, and patient-centered healthcare.