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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

Why GoodRx Is Built for the AI-Driven Patient Journey

Today's guest post comes from Divya Iyer, SVP, Head of Revenue, Pharma Direct at GoodRx. Divya examines how AI-powered search and conversational tools are reshaping the way patients research more >

The Spinoff: How Biosimilars Are Becoming Wholesalers' Next Hit Show

By Bryce Platt, PharmD For more than a decade, the answer to “Where do drug wholesalers make their money?” has been generic drugs. more >