McKesson (MCK) J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference presentation summary
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J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference presentation summary
13 Nov, 2026U.S. market opportunity
U.S. pharmaceutical market 5-year CAGR was 4.2%; oncology market CAGR was 12.5% through November 2020.
Access, affordability and adherence market projected 12.0% 3-year CAGR for 2020–2023; six biosimilar launches in 2020.
Favorable trends included innovative therapies, shifting sites of care, an aging population, value-based care and healthcare digitization.
Market positions and capabilities
Distributed one-third of prescription medicine in North America and facilitated 19B+ healthcare transactions, enabling over $5B in annual prescription savings.
Served 250,000+ medical-surgical customers; ranked No. 1 in community oncology and key specialties, with 10,000+ physicians served daily through specialty distribution and GPO services.
Served 500+ biopharma brands across more than 94% of therapeutic areas; operated 12,000+ owned and banner pharmacies in Europe and Canada.
Partnered with the U.S. Government on Operation Warp Speed; statistics as of March 31, 2020.
Strategic priorities and growth
Completed the Change Healthcare exit and formed a German wholesale JV with Walgreens Boots Alliance; FY20 adjusted operating profit grew across every segment.
FY21 free cash flow guidance was $2.3B–$2.7B, supported by working capital efficiencies.
Invested over $100M internally in oncology and biopharma services through Q2 FY21; launched Ontada and expanded Access for More Patients.
Built oncology capabilities through distribution, provider networks, research, specialty pharmacy, radiation and medical oncology, and internally developed technology and insights.
Launched Ontada in December 2020; 2,000+ oncology providers use iKnowMed EHR, with 1.2M+ patients treated annually in The US Oncology Network and 2M+ records available for research.
Prescription Technology Solutions combines claims switching, copay programs, coverage approvals and hub services; processes 19B+ transactions annually and serves 500+ brands across over 94% of therapeutic areas.
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