Cardinal Health, Inc.

Cardinal Health is a healthcare services and products company operating in the United States and globally. It operates through two segments: Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions, and Global Medical Products and Distribution. The company distributes branded and generic pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmaceuticals, and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products. It also provides pharmacy management services to hospitals, operates pharmacies including those in community health centers, and repackages generic pharmaceuticals and OTC products. Additionally, Cardinal Health manufactures, sources, and distributes its own branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products, such as exam and surgical gloves, needles, syringes, sharps disposals, compression and wound care products, single-use surgical drapes, gowns, and fluid suction systems. It also distributes national brand medical products and offers supply chain services to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinical laboratories.

Cardinal Health is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol CAH. Its financials are reported in US Dollars (USD), reflecting its primary operations in the United States. As a US-based company, its stock trades in USD, and investors typically transact in that currency.

Cardinal Health operates in the Healthcare sector and is classified under the Medical Distribution industry. This means the company is involved in the distribution of medical products, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare services, acting as an intermediary between manufacturers and healthcare providers such as hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics. Its industry focuses on logistics and supply chain management for medical goods.

Cardinal Health serves the United States and global markets. Its customers include hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and patients in the home. The company provides customized solutions for these entities, ranging from pharmaceutical distribution to medical product manufacturing and supply chain services. Its global presence allows it to serve healthcare providers across multiple countries, though its primary market is the US.

Cardinal Health generates revenue through two main segments. The Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment distributes branded and generic drugs, specialty pharmaceuticals, and OTC products, and provides services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. The Global Medical Products and Distribution segment manufactures and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical products (e.g., gloves, surgical drapes, wound care) and distributes national brand medical supplies. Additionally, it offers pharmacy management services, operates retail pharmacies, and provides supply chain solutions. Revenue comes from product sales, distribution fees, and service contracts.