McKesson Automated Healthcare

What McKesson Automated Healthcare does

McKesson Automated Healthcare is the automation and distribution arm of McKesson Canada Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK). The company operates as Canada's leading pharmaceutical distributor, delivering approximately one-third of all medications distributed nationally and supporting around 2,000 daily deliveries to pharmacies and hospitals across Quebec alone. Its customer base spans more than 2,700 independent retail banner pharmacies under the I.D.A., Guardian, Remedy'sRx, Medicine Shoppe, Uniprix, and Proxim brands, in addition to hospitals, federal and provincial government health programs, pharmaceutical manufacturers using its third-party logistics services, and specialty patients served through McKesson SPS Pharmacy and the 67-clinic INVIVA infusion network staffed by over 300 nurses.

Name

McKesson Automated Healthcare

Legal name

McKesson Canada Corporation

Website

https://mckesson.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

McKesson Automated Healthcare is the pharmacy automation and distribution arm of McKesson Canada, serving 2,700+ retail banner pharmacies, hospitals, and governments across Canada with pharmaceutical distribution, specialty pharmacy, infusion clinics, and proprietary automation products such as PACMED HC, PACVision, and DrugCam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmacy Automation Systems

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Medication Inventory, Procurement & Supply Chain (Pharmacy) (HLACAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN), Medical Devices & Diagnostics Temperature-Controlled Storage (TLALABAH)

Keywords

• Pharmacy automation systems
• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Hospital automation solutions
• Specialty pharmacy services
• Medication packaging technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Laurent

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Distribution: Core distribution business delivering a third of all medications in Canada, serving pharmacies, hospitals, and governments through supply chain and distribution services.
2. Specialty Health: Specialty health services including market access consulting, patient care services, healthcare provider solutions, and data and insights for chronic illness and rare disease therapies.
3. Retail Banner Services: Services to independent pharmacies under banners including I.D.A., Guardian, Remedy'sRx, Medicine Shoppe, Uniprix, and Proxim. Over 2,700 pharmacies served.
4. Automation Solutions: Pharmacy automation technology including PACMED HC, PACVision, DrugCam, and related hospital and retail pharmacy automation solutions.
5. Third Party Logistics (3PL): Specialized distribution services for pharmaceutical manufacturers including regulatory compliance with Health Canada, quality assurance, cold chain management, and inventory management.
6. McKesson SPS Pharmacy: Specialty pharmacy services with national network of accredited infusion clinics through INVIVA partnership, offering patient care, medication preparation, and adherence programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McKesson Automated Healthcare is McKesson Canada's automation division, providing pharmacy automation hardware and software for hospital and retail pharmacies across Canada. The product portfolio includes PACMED HC and PACMED pouch packaging systems, PACVision verification technology, DrugCam IV preparation visual intelligence, strip packaging, blister card, and counting automation, plus centralized fill services. The division is also deploying Ocado's Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS) at McKesson Canada's new Montreal automated distribution centre.

Product overview

McKesson Automated Healthcare (McKesson Canada's automation division) offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmacy automation solutions consisting of three core product lines: hospital automation (PACMED HC, PACMED, PACVision, DrugCam), retail pharmacy automation (Strip Packaging Technology, Blister Card Technology, Counting Technology, Premiere Pharmacy Refrigerators), and centralized services (Central Fill, PharmaClik portal). The company is also implementing Ocado's Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS) at its new Montreal distribution centre, marking its entry into large-scale pharmaceutical distribution automation. These products work together to provide end-to-end medication management from packaging and verification through distribution and inventory management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INVIVA: Canada's leading private infusion network with accredited cancer care, operating over 67 clinics across the country.
• McKesson SPS Pharmacy
• PACMED HC
• DrugCam

Products and services

• PACMED HC High capacity pouch packaging system designed for hospital pharmacy operations, producing up to 120 pouches per minute with RFID-tagged canisters and automated dispensing of partial or exception tablets. Targets hospital pharmacy teams.
• PACMED Fully automated, high-performance system for intelligent prescription management and rapid solid oral medication packaging, designed for hospital pharmacy operations.
• PACVision Pouch verification tool fully integrated with PACMED system that verifies the contents of each pouch in less than one second, providing fast and secure medication verification.
• DrugCam Real-time visual intelligence system for IV rooms that helps hospital pharmacy teams verify each step of IV preparation and chemotherapy compounding before medications leave the hood, detecting errors as they occur and ensuring traceability.
• Strip Packaging Technology Medication compliance packaging solutions offering flexible strip packaging options through the PACMED product line for retail pharmacy operations.
• Blister Card Technology Blister card packaging and verification automation technology for retail pharmacies, increasing productivity and enabling more efficient and secure medication dispensing processes.
• Counting Technology Pharmacy automation solutions for medication counting, reducing manual counting tasks and allowing pharmacists more time for patient care.
• Central Fill Centralized prescription filling services that support pharmacy operations by providing centralized medication dispensing and distribution capabilities.
• Premiere Pharmacy Refrigerators Premium pharmacy refrigeration units ensuring medications are stored at proper temperatures for temperature-sensitive drugs.
• PharmaClik Customer login portal for McKesson Canada's pharmacy customers to access ordering, inventory management, and account services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% medication adherence rate at third cycle for oral chemotherapy patients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Ocado Group (Ocado Intelligent Automation)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Ocado Group is implementing its Ocado Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS) at McKesson Canada's Montreal distribution site. This is Ocado's first deal in the pharmaceutical sector, bringing AI-powered automation, robotic hardware, and real-time visibility to McKesson's pharma supply chain operations.
• GS1 CanadaminorOthers · 1 January 2025Jean-Philippe Blouin, SVP Pharmaceutical Distribution and Operations at McKesson Canada, joined the board of GS1 Canada in 2025.
• SCAN HealthminorOthers · 1 January 2025Jean-Philippe Blouin, SVP Pharmaceutical Distribution and Operations at McKesson Canada, joined the board of SCAN Health in 2025.
• Roche CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 January 2024McKesson Canada and Roche Canada conducted an inaugural Innovation Challenge focused on Patient Support Programs. Six-week collaborative challenge to remove barriers, enhance patient experience, streamline administrative processes, and expedite reimbursement. Two winning solutions prioritized for implementation.
• INVIVAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINVIVA is Canada's leading private infusion network with accredited cancer care, powered by over 300 nurses. McKesson SPS Pharmacy partners with INVIVA to offer integrated infusion care delivery, medication administration, and appointment coordination across 67 clinic locations.
• Maclean's MagazinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMcKesson Canada partnered with Maclean's magazine to host the Patient Innovation Summit, convening healthcare leaders to explore AI in healthcare and patient access acceleration.
• City of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Helia Mohammadi from City of Hope participated as keynote speaker at McKesson Canada's Patient Innovation Summit, sharing insights on AI infrastructure for clinical trial patient matching.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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