About Us

McKesson is in business for better health. As America’s oldest and largest healthcare services company, we provide pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and information technologies to customers in every segment of the industry. We advance our customers’ success by making their businesses run better and improving their connectivity while helping to deliver better care to millions of patients every day.

McKesson is made up of many businesses, all focused on achieving better health by serving our customers in the healthcare industry. Our businesses fall into one of two primary categories:

Distribution solutions 

McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. We operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. We also deliver a comprehensive offering of healthcare products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

Technology Solutions 

McKesson Technology Solutions provides software, automation, services and consulting to hospitals, physician offices, imaging centers, home healthcare agencies and payers. We also provide interactive connectivity services that streamline clinical, financial and administrative communication between patients, providers, payers, pharmacies and financial institutions. Our solutions are designed to improve patient safety, reduce the cost and variability of care, improve healthcare efficiency, and better manage revenue streams and resources.

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McKesson publicly traded on NYSE under MCK Businesses
Helping our customers achieve better health — pharmacies, medical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, and payers — as the healthcare industry evolves is our primary goal. We have business lines to automate processes from medical supplies packaging to claims management, and revenue cycle management to medical imaging.

McKesson's long history in pharmaceutical industry History
As the oldest healthcare services company in America, McKesson’s roots in the industry’s traditions and values date back more than 180 years. As the industry leader today, we recognize that transformative change across the system is urgent.

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 37,000 committed professionals who combine innovation, technology, clinical knowledge and a highly principled business approach to serve our customers and partners. Our shared principles — integrity, customer-first, accountability, respect and excellence — unite us and guide us in business decisions.

Corporate social responsibility information Corporate Citizenship
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.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.



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 Report

Corporate Citizenship Report

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

McKesson's Corporate Citizenship Report