McKesson is a Fortune 10 healthcare services company distributing about a third of North America's pharmaceuticals, with segments in oncology, medical-surgical supplies and prescription technology.
McKesson is a diversified healthcare services company founded in 1833 and employing some 45,000 people. It acts as a link in the healthcare supply chain, partnering with payors, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies across the care spectrum. The company is ranked in the Fortune 10 and operates primarily in North America, with a wider global presence.
Its largest segment, North American Pharmaceutical distribution, moves approximately one-third of all pharmaceuticals used in North America. Three further segments complement it: Oncology and Multispecialty solutions, covering oncology research and care management; Medical-Surgical Solutions, serving medical-surgical supply needs; and Prescription Technology Solutions, focused on prescription technology. Technical work spans distribution logistics, pharmaceutical distribution, oncology research, care management, healthcare technology, prescription technology and data analytics.
McKesson's operating history runs to nearly two centuries, during which it has been involved in distribution efforts through major public-health events including the 1918 flu pandemic and COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The company describes its mission as advancing health outcomes and delivering better care to patients in every setting, approached through partnership with the organisations it serves.
