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Cardinal Health, Inc. is a global healthcare services and products company providing pharmaceuticals, medical products, and solutions to hospitals, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and physician offices. The company operates through two primary segments: Pharmaceutical (pharmaceutical distribution and specialty solutions) and Medical (medical and laboratory products distribution and manufacturing). Cardinal Health distributes branded and generic pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, representing a critical link in pharmaceutical supply chains. The company also distributes medical-surgical supplies, operates pharmacy management services, and manufactures medical products including surgical gloves and gowns. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health is one of the three dominant U.S. pharmaceutical distributors alongside McKesson and AmerisourceBergen. The company operates on thin margins in distribution businesses but generates stable cash flows from essential services. Cardinal Health faces opioid litigation and settlements, generic drug pricing pressures, customer concentration risks, and competition. The company continues to focus on specialty pharmaceuticals, at-home care solutions, and operational efficiency.