News|Articles|June 25, 2026

The Rise of Direct-to-Patient Models in Pharma: Opportunities and Risks in Bypassing Traditional Distribution Channels

Once a niche pilot, direct-to-patient drug distribution is now a defining strategic priority, with manufacturers building the right infrastructure standing to capture margin, data, and patient relationships that used to belong to intermediaries.

Once viewed as an experimental approach reserved for niche therapies, direct-to-patient (DTP) drug distribution is rapidly becoming one of the most consequential strategic shifts in modern pharmaceuticals.