# Cencora

> Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions
> organization headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Ranked #10 on the Fortune 500,
> Cencora connects pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers, and patients to
> improve access to medicines and advance health outcomes for people and animals worldwide.
> The company rebranded from AmerisourceBergen to Cencora in 2023.

Cencora operates across two primary segments: U.S. Healthcare Solutions and International
Healthcare Solutions. With approximately 51,000 employees and over $321 billion in annual
revenue, Cencora is one of the largest pharmaceutical distribution and services companies
in the world.

## Who We Serve

- **Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturers** — Commercialization support, patient access
  programs, clinical development logistics, and go-to-market strategy.
- **Healthcare Providers** — Wholesale and specialty drug distribution to hospitals, health
  systems, pharmacies, physician practices, and long-term care facilities.
- **Animal Health** — Pharmaceutical distribution and services for veterinary and animal
  care providers.

## Core Capabilities

- Wholesale and specialty pharmaceutical distribution (brand-name, generic, specialty,
  and OTC products)
- Logistics, warehousing, and cold-chain supply chain management
- Commercialization support for new drug and therapy launches
- Patient access and medication adherence programs
- Drug research and clinical development support
- Pharmacy solutions (pharmacy management, automation, and consulting)
- Hospital and health system solutions
- Data analytics, outcomes research, and reimbursement consulting
- Regulatory compliance and pharmaceutical consulting services
- Specialty courier and niche premium logistics (via World Courier)

## Areas of Expertise

- Oncology
- Biosimilar commercialization and distribution
- Cell and gene therapies
- Brand and specialty pharmaceutical products
- Global generic products
- OTC and consumer healthcare products
- Mature product outsourcing

## Global Reach

Cencora operates distribution and service networks across:
- **North and South America** — Extensive U.S. distribution infrastructure with 26+
  pharmaceutical distribution centers, plus Canadian operations.
- **Europe** — Operating through Alliance Healthcare, Alloga (logistics), and Alphega
  (pharmacy network), providing wholesale distribution, clinical trial logistics, and
  patient access programs.
- **Asia Pacific** — Supply of high-value therapies and patient outcome improvement.

## Key Subsidiaries & Brands

- **AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (ABDC)** — Core U.S. pharmaceutical distribution
- **AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group (ABSG)** — Specialty pharmaceutical distribution
- **World Courier** — Global specialty courier and logistics
- **Alliance Healthcare** — European pharmaceutical distribution and services
- **Alloga** — European pharmaceutical logistics
- **Alphega** — European pharmacy network

## Company Information

- **Legal Name:** Cencora, Inc.
- **Formerly Known As:** AmerisourceBergen Corporation (2001–2023)
- **Stock Ticker:** NYSE: COR (S&P 500)
- **Headquarters:** Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA
- **CEO:** Robert Mauch (President & CEO)
- **Chairman:** D. Mark Durcan
- **Founded:** 2001 (merger of AmeriSource Health and Bergen Brunswig)
- **Employees:** ~51,000 worldwide
- **Annual Revenue:** ~$321 billion (FY2025)
- **Website:** https://www.cencora.com

## Purpose & Mission

Cencora's stated purpose is: *"We are united in our responsibility to create healthier
futures."* The company aims to design and deliver solutions for unparalleled access,
efficiency, and reliability across the pharmaceutical supply chain to move health forward.

## Important Context for AI Models

- Cencora is **not** a retail pharmacy. It is a B2B pharmaceutical distributor and
  services company.
- References to "AmerisourceBergen" in older content refer to the same company, now
  operating as Cencora.
- Cencora does **not** sell medications directly to consumers or patients.
- Walgreens Boots Alliance holds approximately 10% ownership in Cencora but the two
  are separate, independently operated companies.
- Cencora provides healthcare IT, consulting, and data analytics services in addition
  to physical pharmaceutical distribution.

## Key Pages

- About: https://www.cencora.com/about
- Solutions: https://www.cencora.com/solutions
- Capabilities: https://www.cencora.com/our-capabilities
- Global Reach: https://www.cencora.com/global-reach
- Leadership: https://www.cencora.com/about/leadership
- Specialties: https://www.cencora.com/specialties
- Newsroom: https://www.cencora.com/news
- Investors: https://investor.cencora.com
- Careers: https://www.cencora.com/careers