McKesson tapped to distribute Moderna vaccine 

IRVING, Texas – McKesson has been distributing Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and the ancillary supply kits needed to administer it as part of Operation Warp Speed and under the direction of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the company announced recently. The company undertook months of preparation for the distribution, including establishing dedicated centers and assembling the kits. “We are honored to be a partner with the U.S. government and other private-sector companies, such as Moderna, to support in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and the ancillary supply kits,” said Brian Tyler, CEO. “In March, our world seemed to change overnight. But with a renewed sense of commitment and intensified focus, we’ve come together across industries and forged public and private partnerships to help restore and protect the health and wellbeing of people around the world. With our exceptional group of employees managing the effort, we stand ready to meet this historical moment.” McKesson has partnered with FedEx and UPS to deliver the vaccines and ancillary supply kits throughout the country. The company is not distributing the Pfizer ultra-frozen vaccine.