Who We Are
The Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA) is owned by over 100 regional drug chains, independent pharmacies, regional drug wholesalers and specialty distributors, who collectively serve more than 6,000 retail stores. We help suppliers communicate with our Members through our trade shows and extensive marketing programs. We differentiate ourselves with our support of suppliers’ sales teams 52 weeks a year, by offering centralized billing and a monthly ad program and by hosting trade shows for networking and relationship building. We have created a store brand exclusively for our members and have formed strategic alliances to help fulfill our mission. CDMA has been helping suppliers “make the connection” for over 85 years.
What Makes CDMA Different?
We differentiate ourselves from other associations in a variety of ways:
- We offer centralized billing to all suppliers who are Associate Members.
- Our Category Managers work with your sales team to promote your company and products not just at show time, but 52 weeks a year.
- We have created strategic alliances with the True Value Company, Worldwide Distributors and Photo Marketing Association to help our Members become more profitable and efficient.
- Our Virtual Online Buying connects buyers and sellers in a cost and time efficient venue.
- We offer a monthly circular ad program.