Drug Wholesalers
Industry Description
The US pharmaceutical distribution industry includes about 6,300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $530 billion. Major companies include McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen. The industry is highly concentrated: the top three companies account for about half of revenue; the top 50 companies account for about 80 percent.
SIC: 5122
NAICS: 424210
NAICS: 424210
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Health Care Sector, Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Drug Stores, Anesthesiologists, Cardiologists, Dentists, Dermatologists, General Surgeons, OBGYNs, Oncologists, Outpatient Surgical Centers, Pediatricians, Physicians, PodiatristsTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation | 112,084.00M | San Francisco, CA |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. | 102,644.20M | Dublin, OH |
| AmerisourceBergen Corporation | 80,217.56M | Chesterbrook, PA |
| LABOREX COTE D' IVOIRE SA | 57,000.00M | Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire |
| ZIB HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED | 45,778.79M | Kew, Vic |
Trends
Push for Drug Pedigree Tracking - Government agencies intend to further regulate the distribution of...
Industry Indicator
US consumer prices for medical care commodities, which may impact pharmaceuticals' profitability, rose 3.2 percent in December 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.


