Albertsons signs McKesson to 5-year distribution deal

SAN FRANCISCO  — McKesson and Albertsons announced the signing of a five-year distribution agreement to include the sourcing and distribution of both branded and generic pharmaceuticals, commencing on April 1, 2016 to Albertsons' network of nearly 1,700 pharmacies.   

 

“We are extremely excited about our expanded relationship with Albertsons,” stated John Hammergren, chairman and CEO, McKesson. “We have great confidence in the exceptional value we provide to our customers as a global leader in pharmaceutical supply chain solutions and I appreciate the opportunity to work with Albertsons as partners in ensuring the highest levels of pharmaceutical product availability and service to its customers.”

 

“Providing what our customers want is our top priority every day. In our nearly 1,700 pharmacies, that means delivering outstanding health and wellness services to each customer regardless of what their needs may be,” said Bob Miller, chairman and CEO, Albertsons. “We've worked with McKesson for several years, and they've consistently proven to us that they are a partner who can respond quickly to the wide variety of prescriptions we receive. We're excited that our expanded relationship with McKesson will allow us to continue delivering convenient solutions for every customer's prescription needs across every neighborhood we serve.”