McKesson Distribution Solutions is the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America, delivering pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and hospitals, while bringing healthcare products, technology, equipment and related services to medical facilities across the U.S.

How does McKesson make money?

McKesson earns higher margins but lower revenues from generic drugs. Generics are branded drugs that have lost their patent protection. Instead of a fee for service, McKesson buys generic drugs, marks them up, and sells them to pharmacies.

What does McKesson specialty health do?

McKesson Specialty Health, a division of McKesson Corporation, empowers the community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology and quality of care.