Oct. 6, 2009 (Business Wire) -- McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) will release financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009 on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 following the market close at approximately 4:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Pacific Time). The company has scheduled a conference call for 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Pacific Time), during which John Hammergren, chairman and chief executive officer, and Jeff Campbell, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will review these results.

The dial-in number for individuals wishing to participate on the call is (210) 234-0000. Ana Schrank, vice president, Investor Relations, is the leader of the call, and the password to join the call is "McKesson." The conference call will also be broadcast live and can be accessed by all interested parties at www.mckesson.com/earningscall. A replay of the call will be available on their website, www.mckesson.com/earningscall.

McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 15th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to helping its customers deliver high-quality healthcare by reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving the quality and safety of patient care. McKesson has been in continuous operation for more than 175 years, making it the longest-operating company in healthcare today. Over the course of its history, McKesson has grown by providing pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management across the spectrum of care; healthcare information technology for hospitals, physicians, homecare and payors; hospital and retail pharmacy automation; and services for manufacturers and payors designed to improve outcomes for patients. For more information, visit www.mckesson.com.