Cardinal Health

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The drug and medical supply company saw 5.1% sales growth last year (its fiscal year ended in June 2020) owing to the strength of its pharmaceutical distribution business. That was particularly true during the first half of 2020, as customers stocked up on medications at the onset of the pandemic. A manufacturer and distributor of the personal protective equipment that has been much in demand, Cardinal has seen both sales of these products and the cost of making and sourcing them increase in the past year. As with other drug wholesalers, Cardinal faces legal challenges over its alleged role in America’s opioid epidemic.