Cardinal Health Inc. (CAH)

Overview

Cardinal Health, Inc. is a prominent provider of healthcare services and products with a global presence, including operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international territories. The company caters to a wide range of healthcare needs by offering customized solutions specifically designed for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and also for patients at home. With its foundation laid in 1979 and having its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health is organized into two main segments: Pharmaceutical and Medical, through which it facilitates an extensive array of health care products and services.

Products and Services

The company's operations are broadly categorized into two segments, each offering a variety of products and services.

• Pharmaceutical Segment:

  This segment involves the distribution of branded and generic pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmaceutical and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products. It extends its services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers for specialty pharmaceutical products. The operations include running nuclear pharmacies, radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, repackaging generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter healthcare products, and providing pharmacy management services to hospitals. This broad range ensures a steady supply of essential drugs and healthcare products to various healthcare providers.

• Medical Segment:

  Under this segment, Cardinal Health manufactures, sources, and distributes an array of branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products. The list includes:

  • Exam and surgical gloves, highlighting the company's dedication to safety and hygiene in healthcare settings.
  • Needles, syringe, and sharps disposals, which are essential for infection control.
  • Compressions and incontinence products, catering to a wide range of patient needs.
  • Nutritional delivery products and wound care products that support patient recovery and care.
  • Single-use surgical drapes, gowns, and apparels; fluid suction and collection systems; urology products; and operating room supply products, which are crucial for surgical operations and procedures.
  • Electrode product lines, further demonstrating the company's wide range in healthcare solutions.
  Besides manufacturing and distributing its branded products, the segment also deals in distributing national brand medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It provides comprehensive supply chain services and solutions to a variety of healthcare providers such as hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinical laboratories. Additionally, the assembly and sale of sterile and non-sterile procedure kits underscore the company's ability to meet the specialized needs of healthcare providers.