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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Company<br />
| name = Cencora (AmerisourceBergen)<br />
| image =<br />
| image_caption = Cencora headquarters<br />
| type = Publicly traded (NYSE: COR)<br />
| industry = Pharmaceutical distribution<br />
| address = 1 West First Avenue<br />
| neighborhood = Conshohocken, PA<br />
| coordinates = 40.0771,-75.3035<br />
| phone =<br />
| website = https://www.cencora.com<br />
| established = 2001 (merger), roots to 1871<br />
| founder = Merger of AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig<br />
| ceo =<br />
| employees = 46,000+<br />
| revenue = $260+ billion<br />
| status = Active<br />
}}<br />
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'''Cencora''' (formerly '''AmerisourceBergen''') is one of the world's largest '''pharmaceutical distribution companies''', headquartered in '''Conshohocken, Pennsylvania''', in the [[Philadelphia]] suburbs. Formed in '''2001''' through the merger of AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig, the company (renamed Cencora in 2023) distributes pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and healthcare products to pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers across the United States and globally. As a '''Fortune 10 company''' with revenues exceeding '''$260 billion''', Cencora is one of the Philadelphia region's largest corporations and a critical link in the pharmaceutical supply chain.<ref name="cencora-official">{{cite web |url=https://www.cencora.com |title=Cencora |publisher=Cencora |access-date=December 31, 2025}}</ref><br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
<br />
=== AmeriSource Origins ===<br />
<br />
'''Pre-merger:'''<br />
* AmeriSource roots to 1871<br />
* Allentown, PA based<br />
* Drug distribution<br />
* Regional growth<br />
<br />
=== Bergen Brunswig ===<br />
<br />
'''West Coast heritage:'''<br />
* Bergen Brunswig Corporation<br />
* California based<br />
* National distributor<br />
* Industry leader<br />
<br />
=== Merger (2001) ===<br />
<br />
'''Combination:'''<br />
* AmeriSource and Bergen Brunswig merged (2001)<br />
* '''AmerisourceBergen*** formed<br />
* Combined scale<br />
* National leader<br />
<br />
=== Growth ===<br />
<br />
'''Expansion:'''<br />
* Acquisitions<br />
* International expansion<br />
* Service development<br />
* Industry consolidation<br />
<br />
=== Cencora Rebrand (2023) ===<br />
<br />
'''New name:'''<br />
* Rebranded to '''Cencora*** (2023)<br />
* Modern identity<br />
* Global positioning<br />
* Stock ticker COR<br />
<br />
== Business Model ==<br />
<br />
=== Pharmaceutical Distribution ===<br />
<br />
'''Core business:'''<br />
* Distribute drugs to pharmacies<br />
* Hospital supply<br />
* Specialty pharmaceuticals<br />
* Generic and brand name<br />
<br />
=== Scale ===<br />
<br />
'''Operations:'''<br />
* One of three major U.S. distributors<br />
* Billions of doses annually<br />
* 50,000+ customer locations<br />
* National reach<br />
<br />
=== Specialty Distribution ===<br />
<br />
'''High-value drugs:'''<br />
* Oncology<br />
* Biologics<br />
* Complex therapies<br />
* Specialty pharmacies<br />
<br />
=== Global Operations ===<br />
<br />
'''International:'''<br />
* Multiple countries<br />
* Alliance Healthcare (UK, Europe)<br />
* World Courier (specialty logistics)<br />
* Global platform<br />
<br />
== Services ==<br />
<br />
=== Distribution ===<br />
<br />
'''Core:'''<br />
* Next-day delivery<br />
* Temperature control<br />
* Tracking<br />
* Compliance<br />
<br />
=== Pharmacy Services ===<br />
<br />
'''Support:'''<br />
* Inventory management<br />
* Consulting<br />
* Technology solutions<br />
* Business services<br />
<br />
=== Manufacturer Services ===<br />
<br />
'''Drug companies:'''<br />
* Commercialization<br />
* Patient access programs<br />
* Third-party logistics<br />
* Distribution agreements<br />
<br />
=== Specialty Services ===<br />
<br />
'''High-touch:'''<br />
* Patient support<br />
* Specialty pharmacy<br />
* Hub services<br />
* Clinical support<br />
<br />
== Philadelphia Region ==<br />
<br />
=== Conshohocken Headquarters ===<br />
<br />
'''Corporate base:'''<br />
* Montgomery County<br />
* Philadelphia suburbs<br />
* Modern campus<br />
* Major employer<br />
<br />
=== Employment ===<br />
<br />
'''Regional impact:'''<br />
* Thousands of employees<br />
* Corporate, distribution<br />
* Technology, operations<br />
* Career opportunities<br />
<br />
=== Economic Impact ===<br />
<br />
'''Scale:'''<br />
* Fortune 10 company<br />
* Major tax base<br />
* Supplier relationships<br />
* Economic multiplier<br />
<br />
== Industry Position ==<br />
<br />
=== Big Three ===<br />
<br />
'''Market structure:'''<br />
* Cencora<br />
* McKesson<br />
* Cardinal Health<br />
* Three dominate U.S. distribution<br />
<br />
=== Market Share ===<br />
<br />
'''Scale:'''<br />
* ~30% of U.S. market<br />
* Retail, hospital, specialty<br />
* Comprehensive coverage<br />
* National footprint<br />
<br />
== Challenges ==<br />
<br />
=== Opioid Crisis ===<br />
<br />
'''Legal exposure:'''<br />
* Litigation related to opioid distribution<br />
* Settlements<br />
* Industry-wide issue<br />
* Compliance focus<br />
<br />
=== Regulation ===<br />
<br />
'''Oversight:'''<br />
* DEA monitoring<br />
* State regulations<br />
* Drug safety requirements<br />
* Compliance costs<br />
<br />
=== Competition ===<br />
<br />
'''Market dynamics:'''<br />
* Consolidation pressure<br />
* Customer buying power<br />
* Manufacturer leverage<br />
* Margin pressure<br />
<br />
=== Drug Pricing ===<br />
<br />
'''Political:'''<br />
* Drug pricing debates<br />
* Policy uncertainty<br />
* Reform proposals<br />
* Industry scrutiny<br />
<br />
== Financial Performance ==<br />
<br />
=== Revenue ===<br />
<br />
'''Scale:'''<br />
* $260+ billion annually<br />
* Fortune 10<br />
* One of largest U.S. companies<br />
* Healthcare importance<br />
<br />
=== Margins ===<br />
<br />
'''Business economics:'''<br />
* Low-margin, high-volume<br />
* Distribution efficiency<br />
* Scale advantages<br />
* Service fees<br />
<br />
== Leadership ==<br />
<br />
=== Corporate Governance ===<br />
<br />
'''Structure:'''<br />
* Public company<br />
* Professional management<br />
* Board oversight<br />
* Industry veterans<br />
<br />
=== Culture ===<br />
<br />
'''Values:'''<br />
* Patient focus<br />
* Integrity<br />
* Compliance<br />
* Operational excellence<br />
<br />
== Future ==<br />
<br />
=== Strategy ===<br />
<br />
'''Direction:'''<br />
* Specialty growth<br />
* International expansion<br />
* Service development<br />
* Technology investment<br />
<br />
=== Industry Trends ===<br />
<br />
'''Outlook:'''<br />
* Specialty drug growth<br />
* Biosimilars<br />
* Healthcare consolidation<br />
* Value-based care<br />
<br />
== See Also ==<br />
* [[Philadelphia Businesses]]<br />
* [[Philadelphia Healthcare]]<br />
* [[Conshohocken]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
== External Links ==<br />
* [https://www.cencora.com Cencora]<br />
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