McKesson is a pharmaceutical distributor and a healthcare information company. The company provides distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies and software solutions for pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare providers.
Founded in 1833 as Olcott & McKesson in New York City
In 1962, became McKesson Corporation
Acquired HBO & Company in 1999, which led to the creation of McKesson Technology Solutions
Ranked 7th on the Fortune 500 in 2019
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Distribution of medical products and supplies to healthcare providers
Software solutions for pharmacies and pharmacists
Automated prescription dispensing systems
McKesson is a pharmaceutical distributor and healthcare information technology company that provides distribution of medical supplies and software solutions for pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare providers.
The main competitors of McKesson are Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Henry Schein.
McKesson offers medical products and supplies, software solutions for pharmacies, prescription automation, and healthcare information technology services.
McKesson is headquartered in Irving, Texas, United States.
McKesson was founded in 1833 as Olcott & McKesson in New York City. In 1962, it became McKesson Corporation. It acquired HBO & Company in 1999, which led to the creation of McKesson Technology Solutions. It was ranked 7th on the Fortune 500 in 2019.