About Us

McKesson is dedicated to delivering the vital medicines, supplies and information technologies that enable the health care industry to provide patients better, safer care.

McKesson is made up of many businesses, all serving the health care industry. Our businesses fall into one of two primary categories:

Distribution solutions. We are the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America, distributing one-third of the medicines used every day. We supply more than 40,000 U.S. pharmacy locations, from Wal-Mart to the Department of Veterans Affairs to community pharmacies and hospitals.

Technology solutions. We develop and install health care information technology systems that eliminate the need for paper prescriptions and paper medical records. Our software and hardware are used in more than 70% of the nation's hospitals with more than 200 beds.

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McKesson publicly traded on NYSE under MCK Businesses
Serving our customers—pharmacies, manufacturers, hospitals, and insurers—as the health care industry evolves is our primary goal. We have business lines to automate processes from packaging to claims management, and revenue cycle management to medical imaging.

McKesson's long history in pharmaceutical industry History
McKesson has a long history in health care. We’ve been a trusted provider of medical goods and supplies for more than 175 years.

Employee shared values Values
At McKesson, the way we do business is just as important to us as the business we are in. We employ over 32,000 committed professionals who combine innovation, technology, clinical knowledge and a highly principled business approach to serve our customers and partners. Our shared values—integrity, customer-first, accountability, respect and excellence—unite us and guide us in business decisions.

Corporate social responsibility information Social Responsibility
We have a responsibility to be engaged in the public policy process, in the health of the communities in which we work and live, and in creating value for both society and our shareholders. We aim to conduct business in a way that's sustainable for our company and the planet.



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Our Intent

John Hammergren, CEO of Healthcare Technology Provider McKesson

"McKesson is helping transform the health care industry into a modern, efficient, and quality-driven system."

John Hammergren
Chairman and CEO



Our Approach

Values of Medical Supplies Provider McKesson



Corporate Citizenship

Commitment to sustainability explained in corporate citizenship report

Learn more about our commitment to community involvement, public affairs, and diversity.




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