Medication safety does not begin when a pill is placed in a blister pack. It starts much earlier, with where and how the medication is sourced.

Hudson Regional LTC Pharmacy sources medications exclusively through VAWD-accredited distributors.

VAWD, or Verified Accredited Wholesale Distributors, is a program run by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy that ensures suppliers meet strict standards for security, storage, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

This matters because the pharmaceutical supply chain is complex. Without proper oversight, medications can be improperly stored, mishandled, or even counterfeit. VAWD verification protects against those risks by requiring wholesalers to meet federal and state requirements.

By working only with verified distributors, Hudson Regional ensures that the medications entering its system meet the highest standards for quality and safety.

Transparency in sourcing builds trust, and trust is essential in long-term care.