Cencora solution

U.S. supply chain network

Our integrated U.S. supply chain connects manufacturers to sites of care, advancing with every season to protect access, maintain continuity, and prepare for what comes next.
Cencora’s US pharmaceutical distribution network.
Available for
  • Pharmacies
  • Physician practices
  • Health systems
  • Government
Available in
  • U.S.
Related capabilities
  • Wholesale and specialty distribution
  • Pharmacy solutions
  • Hospital and health system solutions
  • Practice and clinic solutions

A network built for scale and reliability

Cencora gives customers access to the distribution infrastructure, order support, quality and regulatory expertise, and supply chain insights needed to support efficient, secure product movement. Our U.S. network helps customers manage orders, improve visibility across the supply chain, and navigate complexity.

Nationwide reach

A growing network with 25 wholesale, 1 national, and 3 specialty distribution centers

A leading distributor 

Among the nation’s largest distributors, trusted by healthcare providers of every size

A connected ecosystem

Built to serve diverse sites of care, including specialty practices and emerging care models

U.S. supply chain process

We manage every step between the manufacturer and the site of care. Planning, analytics, and optimization run as a continuous cycle across our U.S. network, from medication replenishment to regulatory and compliance.
1. Manufacturer and product intake

Product and data setup and EDI connectivity with manufacturers

2. Inbound receiving

Serialized intake, increased visibility, and DSCSA verification upon arrival

3. Efficient storage and product integrity

Controlled conditions, lot level traceability, and quality standards

4. Order fulfillment
Temperature-controlled picking and certified cold-chain pack-outs

5. Transport
Shipping, routing, and carrier coordination with outbound traceability 

6. Site of care delivery
Products reach your site of care with continued customer support

 

At a glance

Network footprint 

5.8M+​

total warehouse square footage
National reach
30+
distribution centers in the U.S. 
Distribution expertise 

108M+​

annual deliveries and shipments

Investing $1 billion in our end-to-end pharmaceutical supply chain

Cencora is investing $1 billion in its U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain through 2030 to expand capacity, strengthen resilience, and modernize how medications move across the country. These investments combine new and expanded distribution infrastructure with pharmaceutical warehouse automation and digital capabilities, helping the U.S. network respond to growing demand, operate more efficiently, and support reliable access to critical therapies.

Expanding capacity and resilience

We are expanding our national footprint to add capacity, geographic, and network flexibility. A 530,000-square-foot second national distribution center in Harrison, Ohio, is expected to be fully operational by Fall 2027, significantly increasing storage capacity. A new 430,000-square-foot distribution center in Fontana, California, is expected to be fully operational by Fall 2027 and nearly double the size of the facility it will replace. Together, these investments strengthen national and regional distribution capacity.

Growing cold chain capacity for specialty pharmaceuticals

We are also expanding cold chain capacity in Dothan, Alabama, to support continued growth in specialty pharmaceuticals and the rising demand for temperature-controlled distribution. Expected to be completed by Spring 2027, this expansion will increase our refrigerated storage capacity by 500% and frozen storage capacity by 200%. These investments strengthen our ability to handle complex specialty medicines and emerging therapies.

Explore our U.S. supply chain network

Take a closer look at the infrastructure and operational capabilities behind our network. Our coordinated distribution model helps support reliable product access, strengthens continuity, and serves diverse sites of care with confidence.
Cencora associate fulfilling pharmaceutical orders in a US distribution center.

Distribution excellence

We deliver wholesale and specialty products safely with a focus on continuity, visibility, and agile solutions for providers and patients.
Cencora team monitoring the US pharmaceutical supply chain.

Supply chain resiliency

We keep critical medications moving across the U.S. When disruptions occur, we help protect patient access and product availability.
Cencora associate verifying pharmaceutical product data for regulatory compliance.

Quality and regulatory 

We support regulatory readiness through secure operating processes that help reduce friction across the healthcare ecosystem.

More ways we support your business

The U.S. supply chain is one connected part of Cencora. Because your ordering and vaccine programs run on the same network and the same relationship, you can manage more of your business in one place, with fewer gaps between systems and one partner for your end-to-end process.

ABC Order 

Order by phone, fax, or web, and manage everything in one place  

Seasonal vaccines 

Preorder and manage flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines 

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Connect with our supply chain team

Our team of supply chain experts is here to assist you. Whether you have questions or need more detailed information, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re dedicated to providing the support you need.

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