Summit SD announced today that it has become the first distributor in the United States to receive Good Distribution Practices (GDP) accreditation from the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to quality, supply chain integrity, and patient safety.

The HDA's Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition (PCSC) GDP Accreditation Program was established to strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain by promoting consistent, globally aligned distribution practices that protect product quality, enhance security, and reduce risk throughout the lifecycle of healthcare products. Summit SD’s accreditation reflects its alignment with HDA’s mission to advance safe, efficient, and trusted healthcare distribution across the industry.

GDP accreditation recognizes organizations that demonstrate adherence to rigorous standards across quality management systems, personnel training, risk mitigation, documentation, and secure handling of healthcare products. By meeting these criteria, Summit SD reinforces its role as a leader in advancing best practices within the U.S. distribution landscape and supporting a resilient, patient focused supply chain.

“This accreditation speaks to the high standards our team upholds every day,” said Cassie McLaughlin, Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs at Summit SD. “As the first U.S. distributor to achieve HDA’s GDP accreditation, we are proud to align our operations with globally recognized practices that protect product integrity and strengthen trust across the pharmaceutical supply chain. Ultimately, everything we do is driven by one purpose— delivering safe, reliable products to patients and trusted service to our partners.”

Summit SD views GDP accreditation as a foundation for continued investment in quality systems, workforce development, and operational excellence. As HDA continues to lead the industry toward stronger, more consistent distribution standards, Summit SD remains committed to supporting that mission through transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.