Cardinal Health Company Description
Cardinal Health seeks to deliver medicine to all points of the compass. The company is the second-largest distributor of pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies and equipment in the US; McKesson is #1. The largest of the company's business segments is its healthcare supply chain services unit, which includes the company's pharmaceutical and medical product distribution divisions. The company provides a variety of prescriptions and medical supplies to pharmacies, hospitals, doctors' offices, and other health care businesses. Cardinal Health's other segments include medical products manufacturing (equipment, supplies, and apparel) and clinical technologies (automated pharmacy equipment).
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