Business Overview

Community Pharmacies

Advocating for pharmacies, patients and policy.

Strengthening the Overall Health of Pharmacies

Today’s pharmacies face real challenges — from financial strain caused by declining reimbursements to navigating complex regulatory requirements — all while keeping patient care at the center.

We understand these pressures. That’s why we’re committed to helping pharmacies stay competitive by optimizing operational efficiency and providing solutions to improve medication adherence for better patient outcomes.

Whether we’re training a technician in a small town on patient immunization or helping a pharmacy identify key opportunities for tailored success, we’re here to empower pharmacy professionals. We focus on dependable product access and distribution, care-centered and profit-driving healthcare solutions, and advocacy for legislation that supports the role of the local pharmacist in community wellbeing.

Through these efforts, we help pharmacists practice at the top of their license — using their full clinical expertise — and receive sustainable compensation for the care they provide.

Our Focus Areas

We support community pharmacies to help strengthen their overall business health and elevate the role they play in people’s lives. We do this through:

Community Pharmacies at a Glance

Our solutions are designed to empower pharmacies with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

As part of the Health Mart franchise, we equip 4,500 independent pharmacies with the support and resources they need to succeed in today's competitive market.

Through RxOwnership, we’ve helped more than 8,400 independent pharmacists with ownership transfers and startups since 2008.

McKesson Front-End Solutions offers over 300,000 products to enhance foot traffic and boost pharmacy profits.

We've supported owners to help them open over 600 Health Mart pharmacies since 2022.

Our Health Mart stores fill more than 12.1 million prescriptions annually.

Our Pharmacy-Related Solutions

We provide support tailored to the unique needs of community pharmacists, guiding them through every stage of their business journey. From startup challenges to ongoing operational assistance, we are dedicated to ensuring their success and helping them elevate their role in people's lives.

Acting as a bridge for our more than 6,000 members — connecting healthcare stakeholders, managed care providers and payers.

Boosting pharmacy performance, We are one of the nation's largest pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAO), acting as a bridge for our more than 6,000 members, connecting healthcare stakeholders, managed care providers and payers.

Integrating all pharmacy front-end solutions helping to enhance foot traffic and increase revenue.

Empowering independent pharmacy ownership by consulting with pharmacists on all aspects of their business goals, while designing pharmacies for success with flexibility and growth in mind.

Navigating the complex specialty marketplace to bridge gaps between payers and providers, offering expanded access to single and multi-specialty contracts.

Advocating for the entire industry.

We believe that strong pharmacies are vital to providing patients with the best possible healthcare outcomes.

Explore Community Pharmacy Stories and Insights

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Business Feature

Preventing Medication Waste

At Biologics by McKesson, proactive pharmacy care and personalized support help patients stay on therapies, reduce costs and improve outcomes.

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Future of Healthcare

The Future of Oncology is Personal, and It’s Already Here

How McKesson connects biopharma, providers and patients to deliver precision oncology at scale through integrated logistics, specialty pharmacy and high‑touch support.

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Oncology Services

Four Ways SCRI Supports Patients in Clinical Trials

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) offers clinical trials in communities close to home, where 85% of patients seek care.

Our Commitments

Addressing Food Insecurity to Support Quality Cancer Care

How Shenandoah Oncology became a blueprint for compassion and turned patient feedback into a lifeline.

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Industry Trends

Expanding Access to Quality Cancer Care

How community oncology clinics are helping break down barriers to care.

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Business Insights

McKesson Accelerate Provides Launchpad for Ideas, Collaboration and Progress

Designed to be the premier annual event for community oncology, the conference brought together a diverse audience of physicians, clinicians, administrators, industry leaders and biopharma representatives.