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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 >

From The Drug Channels Blog

Disintegration: Adam’s Four Takeaways from the CVS Health Breakup

By Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. Despite my impending retirement from DCI, I can’t resist sharing a few thoughts on the news that CVS Health plans to split itself up. more >

Drug Channels Outlook 2027: Adam’s Final Webinar

Join Adam J. Fein, Ph.D., president of Drug Channels Institute (DCI), for his final video webinar before retiring from DCI: Drug Channels Outlook 2027 This event will be more >