McKesson

McKesson Corporation is an American multinational healthcare company that distributes pharmaceuticals and provides health information technology, medical supplies, and pharmaceutical logistics services. It is headquartered in Irving, Texas. The company serves manufacturers, pharmacies, hospitals, and health systems in North America and Europe.

The business traces its roots to 1833, when John McKesson and Charles Olcott established a drug wholesale operation in New York. Over the 19th and 20th centuries it grew into a national distributor and expanded into healthcare technology and services; after mergers and reorganizations, it adopted the McKesson Corporation name. In 2011, it expanded in Europe by acquiring Celesio, creating McKesson Europe, which operated pharmacy networks and distribution in several European countries.

Operations and segments: McKesson's core activities include pharmaceutical distribution and medical-surgical supplies, and health care technology solutions, including automation and software for pharmacies, hospitals, and health networks. It provides distribution services to pharmaceutical manufacturers, retailers, hospitals, and group purchasing organizations, along with data analytics and consulting services.

Corporate significance: It is one of the largest entities in the global pharmaceutical supply chain by revenue and plays a major role in logistics, inventory management, and healthcare information technology across its markets.