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McKESSON CORPORATION
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McKesson Canada: McKesson Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is one of the largest pharmaceutical
distributors in Canada. McKesson Canada, through its network of 17 distribution centers, provides logistics and
distribution to more than 800 manufacturers – delivering their products to retail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term
care centers, clinics and institutions throughout Canada. Beyond pharmaceutical distribution, logistics and order
fulfillment, McKesson Canada has automated over 2,500 retail pharmacies and is also active in hospital automation
solutions, dispensing more than 100 million doses each year. In partnership with other McKesson businesses,
McKesson Canada provides a full range of services to Canadian manufacturers and healthcare providers,
contributing to the quality and safety of care for Canadian patients.
Medical–Surgical Distribution: Medical-Surgical Distribution provides medical-surgical supply distribution,
equipment, logistics and other services to healthcare providers including physicians’ offices, surgery centers,
extended care facilities, homecare and occupational health sites through a network of 29 distribution centers within
the U.S. This business is a leading provider of supplies to the full range of alternate-site healthcare facilities,
including physicians’ offices, clinics and surgery centers (primary care), long-term care, occupational health
facilities and homecare sites (extended care). Through a variety of technology products and services geared towards
the supply chain, our Medical-Surgical Distribution business is focused on helping its customers operate more
efficiently while providing one of the industry’s most extensive product offerings, including our own private label
line. This business also includes ZEE® Medical, one of the most extensive product offerings in the industry of first
aid, safety and training solutions, providing services to industrial and commercial customers. This business offers
an extensive line of products and services aimed at maximizing productivity and minimizing the liability and cost
associated with workplace illnesses and injuries.
McKesson Pharmacy Systems and Automation: This business supplies integrated pharmacy management
systems, automated dispensing systems and related services to retail, outpatient, central fill, specialty and mail order
pharmacies. We also own a 39% interest in Parata which sells automated pharmacy and supply management
systems and services to retail and institutional pharmacies.
McKesson Specialty Care Solutions: This business provides solutions for patients with complex diseases and
advances specialty care by facilitating collaboration among healthcare providers, drug manufacturers and payors
through our expertise in specialty drug reimbursement and patient access program development. The business also
supports manufacturers in product life cycle management as well as physicians and patients in gaining cost effective
access to needed therapies. McKesson Specialty Care Solutions facilitates direct-to-physician specialty distribution
services ensuring specialty drugs are received in manufacturer recommended conditions. This business also offers
our industry leading Lynx® integrated technologies which help organizations improve reimbursement services and
business efficiencies as well as clinical and patient support tools for improving safety and therapy adherence.
Technology Solutions
Our Technology Solutions segment provides a comprehensive portfolio of software, automation, support and
services to help healthcare organizations improve quality and patient safety, reduce the cost and variability of care
and better manage their resources and revenue stream. This segment also includes our Payor group of businesses,
which includes our InterQual®, clinical auditing and compliance software businesses and our disease and medical
management programs. This segment markets its products and services to integrated delivery networks, hospitals,
physician practices, home healthcare providers, retail pharmacies and payors. The segment sells its solutions and
services internationally through subsidiaries and/or distribution agreements in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland,
other European countries, Asia Pacific and Israel.