McKesson

Healthcare distribution and logistics services

Irving, Texas, United States

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation operates in the healthcare sector, focusing on the distribution of medical products and pharmaceuticals. The company acts as a middleman, purchasing medical supplies from manufacturers and delivering them to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and hospitals. This ensures that essential medical products are available when and where they are needed, supporting the healthcare system. McKesson generates revenue by marking up the cost of the products they distribute and charging service fees for their logistics and supply chain management. They also provide technology solutions to help healthcare providers improve their operations. McKesson's goal is to enhance patient care by ensuring the timely and safe delivery of healthcare products and services.

Irving, TexasHeadquarters
1833Year Founded
$7.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries

Benefits

Performance Bonus
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Closure of Rogers distribution center may disrupt local supply chain operations.
Sale of Rexall and Well.ca could reduce McKesson's market share in Canada.
InspiroGene may face challenges in a competitive and regulated market.

Differentiation

McKesson acts as a key intermediary in the healthcare supply chain.
The company offers technology solutions for efficient healthcare operations management.
McKesson's InspiroGene supports commercialization of cell and gene therapies.

Upsides

Increased focus on real-world evidence benefits McKesson's investment in Atropos Health.
Rise of cell and gene therapies aligns with McKesson's InspiroGene launch.
Demand for personalized medicine boosts McKesson's technology solutions and data analytics.

Funding

Total raised$7.59 M
StageIPO
GROWTH EQUITY VC
6/30/2017
$8