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Industry Reports

The 2026 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers

The ultimate guide to the complex web of interactions within the U.S. prescription distribution and reimbursement system more >

The 2026-27 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors

The most comprehensive tool for analyzing the economic and business realities of the U.S. pharmaceutical distribution industry. more >

From The Drug Channels Blog

10 Crucial Trends Facing U.S. Drug Wholesalers in 2026 and Beyond

By Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. As regular readers of Drug Channels know, U.S. distribution and dispensing channels for prescription drugs are undergoing significant evolution and consolidation as the changing more >

NOW AVAILABLE: DCI’s New 2026-27 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors

Drug Channels Institute is pleased to announce the availability of our 2026-27 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. The U.S. prescription drug market continues more >