Empowering Community Pharmacies for Patient Care

Business Overview

Community Pharmacies

Advocating for pharmacies, patients and policy.

Strengthening the Overall Health of Pharmacies

Today’s pharmacies face real challenges — from financial strain caused by declining reimbursements to navigating complex regulatory requirements — all while keeping patient care at the center.

We understand these pressures. That’s why we’re committed to helping pharmacies stay competitive by optimizing operational efficiency and providing solutions to improve medication adherence for better patient outcomes.

Whether we’re training a technician in a small town on patient immunization or helping a pharmacy identify key opportunities for tailored success, we’re here to empower pharmacy professionals. We focus on dependable product access and distribution, care-centered and profit-driving healthcare solutions, and advocacy for legislation that supports the role of the local pharmacist in community wellbeing.

Through these efforts, we help pharmacists practice at the top of their license — using their full clinical expertise — and receive sustainable compensation for the care they provide.

Our Focus Areas

We support community pharmacies to help strengthen their overall business health and elevate the role they play in people’s lives. We do this through:

Community Pharmacies at a Glance

Our solutions are designed to empower pharmacies with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

As part of the Health Mart franchise, we equip 4,500 independent pharmacies with the support and resources they need to succeed in today's competitive market.

Through RxOwnership, we’ve helped more than 9,600 independent pharmacists with ownership transfers and startups since 2008.

McKesson Front-End Solutions offers over 300,000 products to enhance foot traffic and boost pharmacy profits.

We've supported owners to help them open over 600 Health Mart pharmacies since 2022.

Our Health Mart stores fill more than 12.1 million prescriptions annually.

Our Pharmacy-Related Solutions

We provide support tailored to the unique needs of community pharmacists, guiding them through every stage of their business journey. From startup challenges to ongoing operational assistance, we are dedicated to ensuring their success and helping them elevate their role in people's lives.

Acting as a bridge for our more than 6,000 members — connecting healthcare stakeholders, managed care providers and payers.

Boosting pharmacy performance, We are one of the nation's largest pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAO), acting as a bridge for our more than 6,000 members, connecting healthcare stakeholders, managed care providers and payers.

Integrating all pharmacy front-end solutions helping to enhance foot traffic and increase revenue.

Empowering independent pharmacy ownership by consulting with pharmacists on all aspects of their business goals, while designing pharmacies for success with flexibility and growth in mind.

Navigating the complex specialty marketplace to bridge gaps between payers and providers, offering expanded access to single and multi-specialty contracts.

Advocating for the entire industry.

We believe that strong pharmacies are vital to providing patients with the best possible healthcare outcomes.

Explore Community Pharmacy Stories and Insights

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Pharmacy Services

McKesson ideaShare 2026 Puts AI, Advocacy and Community Care Center Stage

Independent community pharmacy professionals gathered to explore interactive AI- demonstrations, advance advocacy efforts and celebrate excellence in community care.

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Pharmacy Services

Health Mart庐 Names 2026 Pharmacy of the Year Winner and Finalists

Three independent pharmacies recognized for excellence in patient care, business innovation and community impact at McKesson ideaShare 2026.

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Industry Trends

What Real-World Data Shows About GLP-1 Therapies and Survival in Cancer Research

In a large U.S. community oncology cohort, use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with improved overall survival, highlighting an important area for future research.

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Oncology Services

Improving Patient Access Through Community Oncology

Community oncology is expanding access to advanced cancer care by bringing precision medicine, clinical research and technology-enabled support closer to where patients live and receive ongoing treatment.

Employee Voices

Boots on the Ground

Josh Babb shares how patient and pharmacy experiences influence the policies shaping healthcare outcomes.

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Business Insights

Powering Care Locally

McKesson supports healthcare providers and partners to improve access, strengthen local care, and help ensure medications reach patients in communities nationwide.