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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 >

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Informa’s PBM Contracting Summit

Informa’s PBM Contracting Summit December 8-9, 2026 | Chicago, IL Drug Channels readers save 10% with code 26DRCH10* The PBM Contracting Summit returns to Chicago more >

Patient Support Strategy by Lifecycle Stage: Launch, Growth, Maturity, and Loss of Exclusivity

Today's guest post comes from Kristen Magee, Vice President of Methodology & Enablement at AssistRx. Kristen explains why patient support programs (PSPs) need to evolve as products move from more >