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McKesson Completes Acquisition of PSS World Medical

Companies mentioned in this article: McKesson Corporation

SAN FRANCISCO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) announced that today it completed the previously announced acquisition of PSS World Medical, Inc. for a total purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 14th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to making the business of healthcare run better. We partner with payers, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every setting. McKesson helps its customers improve their financial, operational, and clinical performance with solutions that include pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management, healthcare information technology, and business and clinical services. For more information, visit http://www.mckesson.com.


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