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McKesson is the No. 1 distributor of oncology, rheumatology and gastroenterology products.
Business Overview
Oncology and Specialty Distribution
Delivering the right specialty medicines at the right time.
Optimizing Specialty Drug Ordering and Distribution
Specialty therapies often require specialized handling, such as temperature control, light protection and careful inventory management, to help prevent stockouts and product expiration. Our North American distribution network, supported by specialized cold chain infrastructure from refrigerated to cryogenic, is designed to help address these complexities and support the safe, reliable delivery of specialty therapies, including treatments for rare diseases.
Through our portfolio of oncology and specialty distribution solutions, we support providers with a range of operational and distribution needs, including sourcing, regulatory compliance and dispensing support.
Oncology and Specialty Distribution at a Glance
Our services and expertise offer the dependability physician practices,
pharmacies, clinics and hospitals need.
6.9k+
More than 6,900 community-based sites of care across North America are being supported by McKesson.
130+
Through Biologics by McKesson, we manage more than 130 limited distribution drug contracts.
Who We Serve
We provide oncology and specialty distribution services that support physician practices, pharmacies, clinics and hospitals with reliable access to specialty medications.
Physician Offices
Medically Integrated Dispensaries
Specialty Pharmacies
Health Systems
Surgery Centers
Government
Advancing New Therapies
We help biopharma accelerate innovative therapy launches so providers can access them when and where patients need them most, demonstrated by a recently launched Alzheimer’s medication where we were the first to enable access for care teams.
Therapies We Distribute
McKesson distributes a comprehensive portfolio, including:
Brand Name
Brand name medications for specialty practices, hospitals, health systems, pharmacies and more.
Generics
Generic medications for specialty practices, hospitals, health systems, pharmacies and more.
Cell, Gene and Advanced Therapies
Personalized therapies focused on treating patient diseases at the cellular and genetic levels.
Biosimilars
Biological products that are highly similar to and have no clinically meaningful differences from existing, FDA-approved reference biologics.
Specialty Medications
Brand and generic oral, infusible and injectable specialty medications.
Vaccines
Vaccine supply, purchasing and distribution services for retail and institutional pharmacies.
Plasma & Biologics
Plasma, biologics and advanced therapies for hospitals, health systems and pharmacies.
Rare and Orphan Drugs
Rare and orphan therapies accessible for providers, their patients and caregivers.
What to Know About McKesson’s Oncology and Specialty Distribution
McKesson helps oncology and specialty providers expand access to critical therapies, improve operational efficiency and deliver better patient outcomes through a reliable, scalable distribution network.
What is specialty distribution?
Specialty distribution refers to the delivery and management of specialty therapies, including support for the storage, handling and regulatory requirements associated with those therapies.
What is McKesson's role in oncology and specialty distribution?
McKesson supports oncology and specialty providers through the distribution and management of specialty therapies, as well as clinical, technology and practice support solutions that help providers deliver patient care.
How does McKesson ensure product integrity?
McKesson helps ensure product integrity through advanced cold chain logistics, storage and handling protocols and regulatory compliance processes.
What is Biologics by McKesson?
Biologics by McKesson (Biologics) is a specialty pharmacy dedicated to helping patients access and stay on life-changing therapies for cancer and rare diseases. Through personalized support and close collaboration with providers, Biologics serves patients across oncology and other specialty therapeutic areas to help ensure timely access to the treatments they need.
Learn More About McKesson’s Solutions
Pharmaceutical Distribution
Our experts take charge of plasma-derived and specialty drug distribution needs for health systems, clinics, home infusion and pharmacies to support patients’ unique needs.
Learn more about the full range of McKesson’s pharmaceutical distribution solutions, including specialty distribution and third-party logistics services.
Contact Oncology and Specialty Distribution
Specialty care requires a special approach — one that’s done your way. Let’s connect and explore how McKesson can optimize your specialty practice.
Customer Support
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Call McKesson Customer Care for oncology practices.
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Call McKesson Customer Care for other specialty practices.
Sales Contacts
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Oncology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, neurology, and other specialty practices:
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Practices in The US Oncology Network:
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