January 5, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Melissa Laber, OptiFreight Logistics, TotalVue Analytics
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DUBLIN, Ohio — OptiFreight Logistics, a Cardinal Health company, announced on Tuesday the launch of TotalVue Analytics — a tool for health care supply chain leaders to utilize predictive technology and data to identify logistics savings and benchmarking. Leveraging the scale of Cardinal Health, TotalVue Analytics provides health systems with visibility into shipping trends to
December 14, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, COVID-19 vaccine, Steve Mason
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health has been selected by the Ohio Department of Health to support its efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines by arranging transportation within the state of Ohio. Once a vaccine is available and Ohio receives doses for in-state distribution, Cardinal Health’s OptiFreight Logistics business will provide same-day delivery services to approximately 350
December 3, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, COVID-19, These findings were released today in the eighth edition of Oncology Insights
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DUBLIN, Ohio — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. oncologists have adjusted patient care by embracing telemedicine and switching more patients to oral therapies to limit office visits—but personally, more oncologists may be experiencing burnout due to the loss of face-to-face interactions with patients, according to new research from Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions.
November 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, COVID-19
Issue 11-23-2020, News

NEW YORK — Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp. will be network administrators in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Strategy for COVID-19, which will enable independent, small chain and long-term-care pharmacies to participate in the vaccination effort. McKesson Corp., which will be a centralized vaccine distributor, is preparing to carry out the Centers for Disease Control
November 11, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, CDC, Victor Crawford
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health has reached an agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to act as a network administrator in Phase 2 of the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Strategy for COVID-19, which will enable retail independent, small chains and long-term care pharmacy customers to participate in the vaccination effort. The COVID-19 vaccine
November 5, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Mike Kaufmann
Business, Leading Headlines

DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health has reported first quarter fiscal year 2021 revenues of $39.1 billion, an increase of 5% from the first quarter of last year. First quarter GAAP operating loss was $624 million due to a $1.0 billion pre-tax accrual related to opioid litigation. This quarter’s accrual is incremental to the $5.6 billion accrual recorded in the first quarter
October 19, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, chief executive officer B. Douglas Hoey, NCPA
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The 2020 NCPA Digest, sponsored by Cardinal Health, was released today as part of the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Annual Convention. The NCPA Digest, which provides an annual overview of independent community pharmacy, found that the industry in 2019 represented 35 percent of all retail pharmacies in the United States and a $73.7 billion marketplace.
October 16, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Upsher-Smith
Pharmacy, Supplier News

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Upsher-Smith announced that two of its employees have received top honors from Cardinal Health for their outstanding service and performance for the previous year. Brad Leonard, Associate Vice President of National Accounts was awarded Generics Trade Representative of the Year and Amy Dearborn, Senior Manager of Customer Relations & Order Management,
August 31, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Gregory Kenny, Sheri Edison
Business, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced on Monday that its board of directors has elected Sheri Edison as an independent director, effective September 1. She joins the board with extensive experience as a senior legal executive in the medical device and packaging industries. Edison currently serves as executive vice president and General Counsel for Amcor plc,
June 26, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, David Evans, Gregory Kenny
Business, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced Friday that its board of directors has elected David Evans as an independent director, effective July 1. He brings decades of financial expertise and strong, diverse board experiences. Most recently, he served as interim chief financial officer for Cardinal Health for approximately nine months. He previously held the role
June 16, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, Rheumatology Insights
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DUBLIN, Ohio — Faced with a decreasing number of health care providers and growing patient volume as the Baby Boomer generation ages, surveyed rheumatologists said they plan to hire more advanced practice providers (APPs), expand patient care with telemedicine and invest in technology to manage the increased demand for services. These findings were released today in
May 28, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Bruce Feinberg, cancer patients, Cardinal Health, COVID-19, Oncology Insights
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DUBLIN, Ohio — More than 90% of oncologists said social determinants of health (SDOH) such as financial security, access to food and social isolation are significantly impacting outcomes for cancer patients, according to new research from Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions. The findings provide important insights at a time when the impact of social and economic
May 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Cardinal Health has released its 2019 Corporate Citizenship Report, Mike Kaufmann
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health has released its 2019 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting the company’s ongoing work to build a more sustainable future for employees, customers and communities. This third annual report underscores Cardinal Health’s commitment to operating as a good corporate citizen, which starts with its people – investing in and actively building a
March 19, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Jason Hollar, Mike Kaufmann
Business, Leading Headlines

DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced Thursday that its board of directors elected Jason Hollar as chief financial officer, effective May 12. Hollar most recently served as the chief financial officer of Tenneco Inc., a global automotive products and services company. “We are pleased to welcome Jason to the Cardinal Health family,” said Cardinal Health chief