Corporate
McKesson Corporation was established in 1833 by John McKesson and Charles Olcott to trade in pharmaceutical products. With steady growth over the last 175 years the company was able to focus on a new and promising area of growth in the healthcare industry - medical technology. Today McKesson is the world leader in the healthcare sector which includes the highly evolved field of medical technology.Activities
McKesson is a global supplier of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and technologies aimed at making healthcare safer and less expensive.McKesson covers most of the healthcare sector and the company’s distinguishing role in this industry is quite remarkable.
- Supply chain aimed at optimizing the performance of pharmacies
- Automation Solutions to increase pharmacy efficiency
- Technology connecting healthcare providers, physicians, payers and patients
- Software solutions for pharmacies to manage regulatory compliance, third-party payers, technology shifts and business growth
- Health solutions that help payers and providers manage the business and process of healthcare better
- Services for manufacturers, payers and providers to ensure that patients get specialty drugs, coordinated reimbursement and clinical services.
- Consulting services to hospitals, health systems and other providers in the better management of medications.
- Providing first aid, safety and training solutions to businesses and work sites
- Internet enabled multichannel marketing and distribution of healthcare products
- Network of online healthcare communication services to improve clinical communication, speed up care delivery and improve cash collection
- Help international healthcare organizations with a wide range of proven solutions
Performance
In Fiscal 2006 McKesson recorded revenues of USD 88.05 billion which was 9.9 % higher than what it was in the last fiscal.
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McKesson’s total assets were worth USD 20.97 billion in Fiscal 2006.
Growth in value of total assets over the last 5 years 
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Corporate Office is located at:McKesson Plaza,One Post Street, San Francisco, California 94104 Tel: (415) 983 8300 Website: www.mckesson.co Continuous improvement of healthcare worldwide
OrganizationMcKesson Corporation is headed by Mr. J. H. Hammergren who is the Chairman, President and CEO of the company.McKesson Corporation employs over 32,000 people globally. |
