Cencora, Inc. (formerly AmerisourceBergen Corporation) is a pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution company that operates within the global healthcare supply chain. The company's core business model centers on sourcing and distributing a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical products, including brand-name, specialty, and generic drugs, as well as over-the-counter healthcare products and medical equipment. Cencora operates through two primary segments: U.S. Healthcare Solutions and International Healthcare Solutions. The U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment generates the vast majority of the company's revenue (approximately 88%) and serves acute care hospitals, health systems, independent and chain retail pharmacies, mail-order facilities, and long-term care centers across the United States. This segment also provides pharmacy management, staffing, and consulting services, alongside data analytics and commercialization support for biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The International Healthcare Solutions segment provides pharmaceutical wholesale and related services primarily in Europe and other global markets, and includes World Courier, a specialty transportation and logistics provider for the biopharmaceutical industry. Cencora's competitive position is supported by its significant scale, extensive distribution network, and strategic partnerships, including a long-term relationship with Walgreens Boots Alliance. The company connects pharmaceutical manufacturers with healthcare providers to facilitate the delivery of medical products.
