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McKesson closes acquisition of Rexall Health

McKesson closes acquisition of Rexall Health

SAN FRANCISCO and TORONTO — McKesson Corp. has closed its $2.1 billion (U.S.) acquisition of Canadian drug chain Rexall Health and hired Domenic Pilla as chief executive officer of McKesson Canada. Earlier this month, McKesson gained clearance from the Competition Bureau of Canada to finalize the Rexall Health acquisition, which was announced in early March.

McKesson agrees to buy Rexall

TORONTO — McKesson Corp. announced on March 2 that it would strengthen its position in Canada’s pharmaceutical supply chain by acquiring drug store operator Rexall Health from Katz Group for $3 billion (Canadian). Rexall Health operates 470 Rexall/Rexall Pharma Plus pharmacies in six provinces and one territory. McKesson already owns drug stores in Canada and

McKesson to acquire Rexall for $1.9 billion

McKesson to acquire Rexall for $1.9 billion

TORONTO — McKesson Corp. plans to acquire Canadian drug store operator Rexall Health from Katz Group for $1.9 billion ($3 billion Canadian). McKesson and Katz Group said Wednesday that the deal will strengthen McKesson’s position in Canada’s pharmaceutical supply chain and is described as a natural step for two companies that have worked together for