McKesson Corp - Company Profile
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Business Description
McKesson Corp (McKesson) is a healthcare services and information technology company that provides pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and healthcare management tools. It serves various sectors, including retail pharmacies, hospitals, health systems, and biopharma companies, primarily in North America. McKesson operates a network of 27 distribution centers in the US, including two strategic redistribution centers, and a national network of distribution centers in Canada. The company serves approximately 336,000 customers, including physician offices, surgery centers, and home health agencies. McKesson's Canadian retail business operates around 2,600 independent pharmacies under five nationally recognized banners. The company partners with manufacturers and channel partners to support key markets, including ambulatory care and extended care. The company markets its products under the brand names of McKesson ConnectSM, Central FillSM, and McKesson SynerGx.
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R&D Overview
McKesson's R&D combined with Sarah Cannon Research Institute and its technology business, Ontada, provides research, insights, technologies, and services that address and improve cancer and specialty care. This segment was previously part of the former U.S. Pharmaceutical reportable segment. The company's clinical research offerings compete with contract research organizations, site management organizations, academic medical centers, and health systems that support clinical trials. The R&D units of McKesson are the Sarah Cannon Research Institute and Ontada. These units are responsible for providing research, insights, technologies, and services to improve cancer and specialty care. In FY2026, the company spent US$103 million on its R&D activities, which grew 13.2% YoY.
Business Segments
- Medical-Surgical Solutions
- North American Pharmaceutical
- Oncology & Multispecialty
- Other
- Prescription Technology Solutions
Overview
Provides medical-surgical supplies, laboratory equipment, and pharmaceutical distribution services to U.S. healthcare providers in non-acute settings, including physician offices, surgery centers, and home health agencies.
Performance
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Overview
Distributes branded, generic, specialty, biosimilar, and OTC pharmaceutical drugs, along with other healthcare-related products, to customers in the U.S. and Canada. It serves pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, physicians, payors, and patients. key brands associated with this segment include McKesson ConnectSM, Central FillSM, McKesson SynerGx, ExpressRx Track, Health Mart, and McKesson Reimbursement AdvantageSM.
Performance
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Overview
Provides solutions to oncology and specialty practices, offering services like specialty drug distribution, group purchasing, infusion services, and technology solutions. It serves community-based physicians and practices in the US. key brands associated with this segment include PRISM Vision Holdings, LLC, Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), and Ontada.
Performance
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Overview
Reflects revenues generated from technology-related services in the US.
Performance
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Overview
Connects patients, pharmacies, providers, pharmacy benefit managers, health plans, and biopharma companies to address medication access, affordability, and adherence challenges. It offers technology services like electronic prior authorization, prescription price transparency, and dispensing support.
Performance
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