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2026-05-28 Logistics

1.5% EBITDA: Italian pharmaceutical intermediate distribution is the worst-margin logistics segment in the country

Italian intermediate pharmaceutical distribution (DIF) has average EBITDA of 1.5% (Polimi 2025), the lowest in the country's contract logistics. Structural causes, working capital role, concrete recovery levers.

DIF Pharma Profitability

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2026-02-19 Logistics

Italian TAR ruling 9 February 2026: generics out of the 0.65% and the €20 million missing for intermediate distribution

The Italian TAR Lazio ruling of 9 February 2026 excludes generic drugs from the 0.65% additional margin introduced by the 2025 Budget Law. What changes for pharmaceutical wholesalers, estimated economic impact and possible moves.

DIF Pharma Profitability Regulations

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2026-01-23 Logistics

Cost-to-serve of a pharmacy: the real margin of intermediate pharmaceutical wholesalers in Italy

How much does it cost to serve a pharmacy for an Italian intermediate pharmaceutical wholesaler (DIF)? Cost components, step-by-step model, break-even basket and the three typical scenarios (urban, suburban, rural).

DIF Pharma Profitability KPI

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