McKesson Corporation (MCK): Finding Strength in Healthcare Supplies

Of late, we have seen rising dental demand coming from our aging population due in part to greater insurance coverage and dental awareness. As the population continues to grow older, the company will benefit from greater demand for its dental correction products. Additionally, I personally believe as the housing recovery continues, we will see pet ownership levels return to pre-recessionary levels.

This bodes well for Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) as the company is a major player in veterinary medical supplies business. Historically, as incomes rises, which they are, families are more likely to take on the responsibility of pet ownership.

Foolish wrap up

Medical supplies companies offer investors diversified exposure to a greater healthcare industry. The entire healthcare sector is positioned to perform well over the coming decades as our population ages and gains access to a greater selection of medical offerings. Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK), and Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) all stand as industry leaders and should perform relatively well within the healthcare sector.

Nathaniel Matherson has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends McKesson. The Motley Fool owns shares of Medtronic.

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