McKesson reviews

3.6

67% would recommend to a friend

(6,052 total reviews)
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Brian Tyler

81% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

McKesson has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,052 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The McKesson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
2.0
Jun 11, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Access to national view of pharma distribution and healthcare services from the leading company. McKesson pushes the envelope in developing unique strategies and tactics for doing business. Ability to have an impact or work on opportunities with other healthcare market leaders.

Cons

Senior leadership is going in the right direction, however, the "old boys club" mentality of upper management provides stagnation, frustration, and a glass ceiling to most employees. A select few perform the work while others are left to collecting paychecks with no advancement / contribution. Politics and micro-management are key contributors to most day-to-day frustrations.

1.0
Jun 24, 2025

Run Far and Fast!!!

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

McKesson Medical Surgical used to be the pillar of what good looked like. There was a culture of teamwork, empowerment growth, and corporate alignment. The bones are still good.

Cons

In August, the company made a sweeping decision to “level” leadership, eliminating many highly experienced employees — some with over a decade of institutional knowledge — purely as a cost-saving measure. In their place, individuals with little to no relevant experience were promoted from the customer service organization into leadership and operational roles they simply weren’t prepared for. This led to the implementation of a micromanagement culture rooted in outdated customer service metrics, unrealistic performance expectations, and a complete lack of trust in employees. Longstanding, salaried professionals who were once entrusted to make sound decisions and manage their work autonomously were suddenly being tracked and scrutinized minute-by-minute. Teams were broken up and forced into “pods” that stripped away collaboration, increased isolation, and imposed rigid systems that favored speed over quality. The result has been a significant rise in anxiety, burnout, and an overwhelming lack of work-life balance. To be clear: morale is at an all-time low, turnover is high, and the few people who remain are actively seeking other opportunities. I wouldn’t recommend this environment to anyone considering a role in sales administration, sales operations, or any customer-facing function. It’s no longer a place where experience, judgment, or integrity are valued — just output and obedience.

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McKesson Response
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We appreciate your candid review and are sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. Our team is dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive work environment, and we take your comments seriously. We are currently reviewing our processes and policies to ensure they align with our commitment to employee satisfaction. If you're open to it, we encourage you to contact us directly to provide more specific feedback, which can help us address the issues more effectively. Thank you for helping us grow and improve.
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