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The drug distribution system in the U.S. is unlike most other nations in the world that follow centuries-old pharmacy class system, where medicines are available only through pharmacies creating a monopoly on drug distribution.

The U.S. two-class system is divided into prescription and nonprescription, or over-the-counter (OTC), medicines. The advantage is that OTC medicines are conveniently sold in a number of retail outlets so that medicines are available when consumers need them.

This emphasis on consumer empowerment directly serves two of the most fundamental demands of any workable health care system -- access and affordability.

In recent years, a few of the world’s pharmacy-only national systems have recognized the growing need for greater access to safe and effective medications. Japan, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Argentina all have been part of this trend toward granting consumers increased access to medicines in more outlets.

The drug distribution system in the U.S. is highly regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure only those medications that have a wide enough safety margin and that can be safely and effectively used without the help of a health care professional are available without a prescription.

The somewhat controversial notion of adding a third class of drugs to the U.S. system has been panned by experts and regulators including the AMA and FDA. They say creating a third transition class of drugs would create another health care-disadvantaged population -- those without easy access to a pharmacist at convenient times.

Pharmacy & Distribution market research reports and industry analysis

Pharmacy Retail Market in India 2013 5/8/2013 \| published by: Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. ... projected towards significant growth due to the already existing varied disease profile as well as the emerging new diseases and the growing population size being affected by such diseases. The pharmacy sector forms the second ... \| read more...	$850.00
Global Medication Management System Market 2012-2016 5/3/2013 \| published by: Infiniti Research Limited ... this market growth is increase in aging population. The Global Medication Management System market has also been witnessing the trend of increase in mergers and acquisitions. However, reluctance of patients to adopt medication management system ... \| read more...	$2,000.00
Pharmacies in Australia - Industry Market Research Report 4/3/2013 \| published by: IBISWorld ... products are then sold to the general consumer from a pharmacy. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year ... \| read more...	$970.00
Retail Clinics: Consumer Attitudes Results of the 2013 Kalorama Survey 3/22/2013 \| published by: Kalorama Information ... they provide an option for busy Americans seeking a convenient option for basic healthcare needs such as vaccinations or cold remedies. Kalorama Information has published several studies on retail clinics since 2007. Over the past ... \| read more...	$995.00
Registered Online Pharmacies (UK) - Industry Report 3/18/2013 \| published by: Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. ... SUPPLIES LTD and M E J HINGLEY & CO LTD. This report covers activities such as pharmacy, online pharmacy, chemist, health, dispensing and includes a wealth of information on the financial trends over the past ... \| read more...	$525.00
Chemists & Pharmacies (Global) - Industry Report 3/18/2013 \| published by: Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. ... and RAIA DROGASIL S.A.. This report includes a wealth of information on the financial trends over the past four years. Plimsoll Publishing’s latest Chemists & Pharmacies (Global) analysis is ideal for anyone wanting to: See ... \| read more...	$1,425.00
Chemists & Pharmacies (European) - Industry Report 3/18/2013 \| published by: Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. ... AB and CO-OP HEALTH CARE LIMITED. This report includes a wealth of information on the financial trends over the past four years. Plimsoll Publishing’s latest Chemists & Pharmacies (European) analysis is ideal for anyone wanting ... \| read more...	$1,200.00
2013 U.S. Resale - Pharmaceuticals sold through Medical & surgical hospitals-Product & Services Report 3/15/2013 \| published by: Barnes Reports ... The report features 2013 current and 2014 forecast estimates on the sales of Resale - Pharmaceuticals sold through Medical & surgical hospitals nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and up to 900 metro areas. \| read more...	$199.00
Distribution On The Pharmaceutical Market In Poland 2013 3/1/2013 \| published by: PMR ... direct and online sales. Pharmacy memberships in larger chains have been on the rise and are expected to continue to expand in the coming years. Find out which specific market developments and trends are causing ... \| read more...	$2,660.00
mHealth in 2013: A Market Poised for High Growth 2/27/2013 \| published by: Compass Intelligence ... and tracking, mobile solutions and other topics relevant to the mHealth market. Compass Intelligence also profiles a number of key vendors in this space including AT&T, Verizon, WellDoc, AirStrip, and others. A forecast on US ... \| read more...	$3,000.00
Global Pharmacy Automation Market 2012-2016 2/22/2013 \| published by: Infiniti Research Limited ... innovations. The Global Pharmacy Automation market has also been witnessing an increase in customer support services. However, the intense competition among vendors could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. TechNavio's report, the ... \| read more...	$2,000.00
Dispensing Chemists in the UK - Industry Market Research Report 2/14/2013 \| published by: IBISWorld ... over-the-counter medications and a range of non-pharmacy goods. This report does not cover in-store supermarket pharmacies. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. ... \| read more...	$825.00
Institutional Pharmacies in the US - Industry Market Research Report 1/30/2013 \| published by: IBISWorld ... ages, and baby boomers enter retirement, the industry is expected to average strong growth over the next five years. This industry includes pharmacies that provide a range of services to residents of nursing homes, hospitals ... \| read more...	$910.00
eRx (Electronic Prescribing/e-Prescribing) Market By Hardware, Software, Services, End-users (Medical Group Practice & Hospitals), Products (Integrated & Standalone Systems) & Deployment (Licensed,Web-hosted & Cloud) – Global Forecasts to 2017 1/15/2013 \| published by: MarketsandMarkets ... a significant rise is seen in the adoption rate among hospitals and office-based prescribers. eRx empowers more informed decision making by making patient formulary, eligibility and medication history information available at the point that prescribing ... \| read more...	$4,650.00
Russia Pricing and Reimbursement 1/15/2013 \| published by: Datamonitor ... regional authorities creating their own lists, making market access especially complex. Features and benefits Provides an analysis of the recent regulatory changes and their possible impact to help you enter this market effectively and profitably ... \| read more...	$1,900.00
Online Vitamin & Supplement Sales in the US - Industry Market Research Report 12/17/2012 \| published by: IBISWorld ... prescription drugs. A trend of health-consciousness, along with an aging population, also fueled demand for industry products. Furthermore, busy consumers increasingly turned to online shopping for convenience. In the next five years, the industry is ... \| read more...	$910.00
Retail Clinics 2012: Growth of Stores, Consumer Opinion Surveys, Winning Competitors, Supplier Sales of Products to Clinics, Clinic Sales Forecasts and Trends 11/15/2012 \| published by: Kalorama Information ... Walmarts and Target stores, grocery stores and even malls. The basic premise is that they take advantage of the retailers traffic, and provide defined services generally though a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant.. Especially ... \| read more...	$2,500.00
Pharmacy Retail - China - September 2012 9/1/2012 \| published by: Mintel International Group Ltd. ... from reaching its true potential. A high degree of fragmentation in the market also means that, until very recently, significant retail pharmacy chains were unable to generate sizeable market shares." – Matthew Crabbe – Asia-Pacific ... \| read more...	$3,990.00
Pharmacy Automation: Technologies and Global Markets 9/1/2012 \| published by: BCC Research ... at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The inpatient segment is expected to have a value of nearly $2 billion in 2012 and more than $2.8 billion in 2017, a CAGR of ... \| read more...	$5,450.00
The World Pharmaceutical Markets Fact Book 2012 8/2/2012 \| published by: Espicom Healthcare Intelligence ... quickly those questions that arise daily, is essential. Therefore an authoritative, current and comprehensive market intelligence source is an invaluable aid for every executive. And that source is The World Pharmaceutical Markets Fact Book 2011. \| read more...	$865.00
The World Medical Markets Fact Book 2012 7/26/2012 \| published by: Espicom Healthcare Intelligence ... understand world medical marketplaces, and be able to answer quickly those questions that arise daily, is essential. That is why this current and comprehensive market statistics source is an invaluable aid for every executive. ... \| read more...	$865.00
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain in Europe - Adoption of Direct to Pharmacy (DTP) Model to Boost Efficiency and Optimize Pricing 7/10/2012 \| published by: GBI Research ... Chain in Europe - Adoption of Direct to Pharmacy (DTP) Model to Boost Efficiency and Optimize Pricing”. The report focuses on the current scenario of supply chain management. Key participants in the pharmaceutical supply chain ... \| read more...	$3,500.00
Pharmacy Retailing in the UK \| Verdict Market Report 7/6/2012 \| published by: Verdict Research Ltd ... leading retailers. Introduction With an ageing population, significant changes in government policy and consolidation in the market, Pharmacy is an ever-changing sector. Learn where the opportunities and threats are in the market and how to ... \| read more...	$5,250.00
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain in the US - Advances in RFID and ePedigree Systems to Limit Drug Counterfeits 6/25/2012 \| published by: GBI Research ... US - Advances in RFID and ePedigree Systems to Limit Drug Counterfeits”. It analyzes the overall Supply Chain Management (SCM) scenario and provides profiles of the leading participants in the pharmaceutical supply chain in the ... \| read more...	$3,500.00
Pharma Wholesale and Distribution Market: World Outlook 2012-2022 6/19/2012 \| published by: Visiongain ... environment. It lets you discover projected revenues at overall world market, main submarket, company and national level to 2022. You see forecasts of world-level submarkets to 2022, finding potential revenue: Original-branded drugs Generic drugs. How ... \| read more...	$2,739.00

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