Do some wholesale drug distributors perform both wholesaling and drop shipping?

• A. No, they only wholesale
• B. Yes, some do both
• C. Only for controlled substances
• D. They perform drop shipping only

Answer: (B)

In pharmaceutical distribution, many wholesalers operate with a blended model: they stock and move products to pharmacies and healthcare providers (wholesaling), and they can also ship directly from the supplier or manufacturer to the end user or to a facility (drop shipping). This approach lets them support traditional brick-and-mortar pharmacies while also handling online orders, mail-order, or long-term care deliveries without the pharmacy having to hold or receive the inventory itself. Regulatory and contractual requirements still apply to both methods, but offering both services is common. So, yes, some do both.