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The DIANA awards have recognized supply chain excellence and successful trading partner relationships since 1959. The awards honor pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers for developing innovative new product introductions and promotions for the healthcare distribution industry. Manufacturers also are recognized for advancing trade relations by fostering strong trading partner relationships with HDMA distributor members and creating exceptional business practices that benefit the entire healthcare supply chain.
In addition, presented for the second year, the DIANA Manufacturer Partner of the Year recognizes companies for their active participation in the Association. The winning companies have at least five consecutive years of membership, regularly participate in HDMA conferences, serve on Association committees, and show support through event attendance and sponsorships.
HDMA President and CEO John M. Gray said, “We are pleased to honor our manufacturer trading partners for their innovative and collaborative efforts with distributors, as well as the time and effort they devote to HDMA’s important mission.”
2014 DIANA Manufacturer Partner of the Year Winners:
HDMA Manufacturer Member With Sales to Healthcare Distributors of More Than $50 Million: Mylan Inc.
HDMA Manufacturer Member With Sales to Healthcare Distributors of Less Than $50 Million: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.
2014 DIANA Winners:
Best New Product Introduction or Promotion Awards
Branded Pharmaceutical Products: Eisai, Inc., for Belviq®
Generic Pharmaceutical Products: Citron Pharma LLC, for Duloxetine DR Capsules USP
Over-the-Counter and Home Healthcare Products: Merck Consumer Care, for Oxytrol® for Women
Best Overall Manufacturer Awards
Branded Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturer with Sales to Healthcare Distributors of Less Than $300 Million:
Winner: Depomed, Inc.
First Merit Finalist: Avion Pharmaceuticals
Second Merit Finalist: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.
Branded Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturer with Sales to Healthcare Distributors of More Than $300 Million:
Winner: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
First Merit Finalist: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Second Merit Finalist: Eisai, Inc.
Generic Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturer with Sales to Healthcare Distributors of Less Than $100 Million:
Winner: Alvogen, Inc.
First Merit Finalist: Lannett Company
Second Merit Finalist: Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Generic Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturer with Sales to Healthcare Distributors of More Than $100 Million:
Winner: Actavis, Inc.
First Merit Finalist: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Second Merit Finalist: Amneal Pharmaceutical
Consumer Product Manufacturer
Winner: BD Medical – Diabetes Care
First Merit Finalist: Merck & Co., Inc.
Second Merit Finalist: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
