Cencora

Cencora operates as one of the three dominant pharmaceutical wholesalers in the United States, managing the complex logistics that move medications from manufacturers to hospitals and pharmacies. The company traces its modern corporate origins to January 1, 2001, when AmeriSource Pharmaceutical Group merged with Bergen Brunswig to form AmerisourceBergen. In June 2023, the organization dropped the legacy name for Cencora to reflect a strategic pivot toward broader healthcare solutions beyond traditional drug distribution.

Headquartered in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, the firm employs over 51,000 people globally who work to ensure medication availability across retail chains, long-term care facilities, and specialized clinics. Steven H. Collis has led the company as Chairman and CEO since 2009, overseeing expansions into specialty pharmacy services and veterinary medicine through its Covetrus division. While consumers rarely see the brand on their prescriptions, Cencora supplies major retailers like Walgreens and handles billions of doses annually. [edit]