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McKesson Nears $5B+ Acquisition of Option Care Health with CD&R

Oct 5, 2026, 5:34 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Acquisition news typically boosts the acquirer's stock on growth prospects, synergy potential, and scale in infusion services, though execution risk and debt load could temper gains if financing is leveraged.

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McKesson and private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice are nearing a deal to acquire infusion services provider Option Care Health for more than $5 billion including debt, per the Financial Times. The acquisition would broaden McKesson's post-acute care footprint and create potential synergies in home infusion, though financing and integration risks could weigh on near-term leverage and cash flow.

McKesson and CD&R near deal to acquire Option Care Health for >$5B including debt.
Deal expands McKesson's infusion services footprint and post-acute care reach.
Financing structure and integration risk could affect near-term margins.
Financial Times reported deal discussions; status remains uncertain.

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