What ASD Specialty Healthcare does

ASD Specialty Healthcare, Inc. (operating as ASD Healthcare) is a U.S. specialty pharmaceutical distributor operating as a brand within Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR, formerly AmerisourceBergen Corporation). Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Frisco, Texas, with 10,000+ employees, the company distributes specialty pharmaceuticals across oncology (100+ therapeutics for 80+ cancer indications), plasma derivatives, seasonal vaccines, nephrology and renal products (350+ SKUs), and women's health (IUDs, contraceptives, fertility trackers, hyper-immune globulin, vaccines, medical/surgical supplies). It also distributes biosimilars, COVID-19 therapies, and specialty drugs requiring cold-chain or limited-distribution handling.

ASD Healthcare serves more than 40,000 active accounts, achieving 100% coverage of U.S. hospitals along with specialty pharmacies, hemophilia treatment centers, home healthcare companies, retail pharmacies, and dialysis organizations (both independent and large chains). The company reports #1 positions in oncology/specialty and nephrology distribution, claiming 90% coverage of the U.S. nephrology market. Operational scale includes 7,000+ packages delivered daily, 99.7% pack-out accuracy, 24/7/365 emergency ordering, and overnight or same-day delivery throughout the contiguous United States. Customer satisfaction in nephrology is reported at 98%, with 99.95% order accuracy.

The company operates the ABC Order e-commerce platform, a unified ordering system across the AmerisourceBergen/Cencora family that supports 24-hour order placement, real-time shipment tracking, reporting, DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) compliance reporting, and online payment management. Go-to-market is sales-led with inside-sales support via dedicated customer service specialists and category-specific teams for nephrology, oncology, and women's health. The business model is B2B transaction-based distribution with quote-based pricing and GPO-mediated purchasing relationships, including a strategic partnership with the Integrated Nephrology Network (INN), the largest nephrology GPO. ASD Healthcare is part of the broader Cencora network that includes Besse Medical, World Courier, Xcenda, Lash Group, and others, collectively covering specialty distribution, patient services, consulting, and specialty logistics.

Name

ASD Specialty Healthcare

Legal name

Cencora, Inc.

Website

https://www.asdhealthcare.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

ASD Healthcare is a U.S. specialty pharmaceutical distributor and subsidiary of Cencora (NYSE: COR) that distributes oncology, plasma derivative, nephrology, vaccine, and women's health products to 40,000+ healthcare accounts, including 100% of U.S. hospitals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Specialty Pharmaceutical Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital & Health-System Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAD), Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant) (HLAGAMAD), Oncology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAA)

Keywords

• Specialty pharmaceutical distribution
• Oncology drug distribution
• Plasma derivative supply
• Nephrology medications distribution
• Healthcare provider pharmaceutical supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Frisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Pharmaceutical Distribution: Distribution of specialty pharmaceuticals including oncology drugs, plasma derivatives, vaccines, nephrology medications, and women's health products to healthcare providers including hospitals, specialty pharmacies, dialysis organizations, and physician practices.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ASD Healthcare distributes specialty pharmaceuticals to healthcare providers across the United States. Its portfolio spans oncology therapeutics, plasma derivatives, specialty drugs, seasonal vaccines, nephrology/renal medications, and women's health products. The company provides 24/7 emergency ordering with overnight or same-day delivery throughout the contiguous United States via its ABC Order e-commerce platform and dedicated customer service teams.

Product overview

ASD Healthcare is a specialty pharmaceutical distributor operating as part of Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen). The company offers a broad portfolio of specialty pharmaceutical products and services including Oncology therapeutics (100+ products for 80+ cancer indications), Specialty Drugs, Plasma Derivatives, Seasonal Vaccines, Nephrology and Renal products (350+ products), and Women's Health offerings (IUDs, vaccines, contraceptives, hyper-immune globulin, fertility trackers, primary care pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and lubricants). The company operates ABC Order, a unified e-commerce platform providing 24-hour ordering, tracking, reporting, and payment management. Additional offerings include product consignment, biosimilars, and COVID-19 therapies. The company services over 40,000 active accounts including 100% of U.S. hospitals, specialty pharmacies, hemophilia centers, home healthcare companies, and retail pharmacies.

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Products and services

• ABC Order E-commerce Platform Unified e-commerce platform across the Cencora/AmerisourceBergen family of companies providing 24-hour access to order placement, real-time shipment tracking, reporting, DSCSA compliance reporting, and online payment management for healthcare provider customers.
• Oncology Pharmaceutical Distribution Distribution of over 100 oncology-related therapeutics covering more than 80 indications and conditions including brain, breast, colorectal, leukemia, lung, lymphoma, and prostate cancers. Serves hospitals, specialty pharmacies, and oncology practices with chemotherapy drugs and supportive care products.
• Specialty Drugs Distribution Distribution of specialty pharmaceuticals including tuberculosis vaccines and treatments for conditions such as Crohn's disease, delivered with product integrity protections maintained for over 25 years to specialty pharmacies and healthcare providers.
• Plasma Derivatives Distribution Distribution of blood-derived therapeutics for patients requiring blood-derived products, delivered with urgency to life-threatening situations at hemophilia treatment centers and hospitals. ASD Healthcare is the number one distributor of blood-derived products.
• Seasonal Vaccines Distribution Year-round seasonal vaccines program including flu vaccines such as FluMist Quadrivalent and Fluzone, supported with tools, communications, and a flu preordering platform for successful vaccination programs.
• Nephrology and Renal Distribution Distribution of life-sustaining medications and nephrology products including ESAs, medical/surgical products, vaccines, iron, vitamin D, and ancillary prescriptions. Over 350 renal products and medical/surgical supplies distributed; #1 distributor serving 90% of the nephrology market.
• Women's Health Distribution Single-source distribution of women's health products including IUDs (Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Paragard, Skyla), contraceptives, hyper-immune globulin (Hyperrho S/D, MICRhoGAM UF Plus, RhoGAM UF Plus, Rhophylac), fertility trackers (Daysy, Lady-Comp), vaccines, primary care pharmaceuticals, medical/surgical supplies, and lubricants.
• Product Consignment Services Product consignment services for specialty pharmaceutical distribution, enabling healthcare providers to access products through a consignment-based supply model.
• Biosimilars Distribution Distribution of biosimilar pharmaceutical products through the Cencora distribution network to healthcare providers.
• COVID-19 Therapies Distribution Distribution of COVID-19 therapeutic treatments through the Cencora distribution network to hospitals and healthcare providers.
• FluMist Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine Live Intranasal) Influenza vaccine (live intranasal) recently added to ASD Healthcare's seasonal vaccine portfolio for distribution to healthcare providers running vaccination programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.7% pack-out accuracy rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Integrated Nephrology Network (INN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership with INN, the largest nephrology GPO, offering benefits to qualified members including increased purchasing power and competitive pricing. ASD Healthcare serves as the trusted distributor partner for INN members.
• Major GPOs (Group Purchasing Organizations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASD Healthcare aligns with all major GPOs and is recognized throughout the industry for signature customer service. The company provides purchasing power benefits through group purchasing relationships.
• Cencora Companies NetworkcoreOthersASD Healthcare operates within the Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) family of companies including Besse Medical, HealthForward, ICS, Innomar Strategies, IntrinsiQ, ION Oncology Practice Network, Specialty Practice Network, Lash Group, MWI Animal Health, Oncology Supply, World Courier, Xcenda, and others. The network is united in creating healthier futures.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McKesson Specialty Health: McKesson's specialty distribution and practice services arm competes directly with ASD in oncology and specialty pharmaceutical distribution to U.S. hospitals, specialty pharmacies, and physician practices.
• Cardinal Health Specialty Distribution: Cardinal Health's specialty pharmaceutical distribution business directly competes with ASD for hospital, oncology, and specialty pharmacy customers across the U.S.
• CuraScript SD: Also a Cencora subsidiary, CuraScript SD distributes specialty pharmaceuticals including limited distribution drugs, overlapping directly with ASD's specialty distribution offering to physician practices and specialty pharmacies.
• Oncology Supply: A Cencora-affiliated distributor focused on community oncology practices, directly comparable to ASD's oncology therapeutic distribution segment.
• Besse Medical (Cencora): A Cencora subsidiary distributing specialty pharmaceuticals to community-based physicians, overlapping with ASD's physician practice and specialty drug distribution offerings.

Broad incumbents

• McKesson Corporation: One of the 'Big 3' U.S. pharmaceutical distributors and a broad incumbent offering specialty, retail, and institutional pharmaceutical distribution that competes with ASD at scale.
• Cardinal Health: A diversified pharmaceutical distributor and healthcare services company with a substantial specialty distribution segment that overlaps with ASD's hospital and specialty pharmacy business.
• Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: Through its specialty pharmacy network (including the former Shields Health Solutions and AmplifyHealth), Walgreens competes with ASD-affiliated specialty pharmacy customers for high-cost specialty drug fulfillment.

Others

• World Courier (Cencora): A Cencora subsidiary providing specialty logistics and cold-chain transportation that complements ASD's distribution; an ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Innomar Strategies (Cencora): A Cencora subsidiary focused on specialty pharmaceutical distribution and patient support in Canada, comparable to ASD's U.S. specialty distribution model but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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