Health Care Distributors
Case studies in health care distributors.
Cardinal Health: Capital Priorities After the CVS LOI
On October 1, Cardinal Health announced a binding letter of intent to extend its pharmaceutical distribution agreement with CVS Health through June 30, 2032, on the current distribution-service scope. That same day, McKesson announced an agreement in principle to extend its own CVS distribution partnership through June 2032. Read case
Cencora: When Should Nucleus Scale?
On June 17, 2026, Cencora announced a phased pilot of the next generation of Nucleus, its inventory-management solution for specialty physician practices. The planned pilot spans more than 20 sites. Cencora said it would assess system performance across practice settings and gather feedback. Read case
Henry Schein after the cyber disruption
On February 29, 2024, Henry Schein’s leadership had a company with its distribution systems restored, customers still expecting dependable deliveries, and a growth plan that depended on technology and value-added services. The October 2023 cyber incident had interrupted important operations and affected earnings. Read case
Case: McKesson and the next step for Medical-Surgical Solutions
McKesson Corporation is a large health care services and distribution company. In fiscal 2026, it reported four operating segments: North American Pharmaceutical; Oncology & Multispecialty; Prescription Technology Solutions; and Medical-Surgical Solutions (MMS). McKesson announced that it intended to separate MMS into an independent company. Read case