Question · Q1 2026
Elizabeth Anderson inquired whether the guidance includes the impact of Rite Aid volume shifting due to CVS closing, and sought clarification on potential opportunities arising from policy and regulatory changes in Washington D.C. given Cardinal Health's diverse business mix.
Answer
CEO Jason Hollar indicated that while Cardinal Health likely picked up a portion of the Rite Aid volume, it's not the primary driver of the broad-based strength. Regarding policy changes, he stated that Cardinal Health aligns with the administration's goal of affordable, innovative healthcare, suggesting such changes could be neutral to positive by driving utilization, though the exact impact on utilization and pricing remains hard to define.