SAN FRANCISCO--(BW HealthWire)--April 17, 2002--McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) will release financial results for its fiscal 2002 quarter ended March 31, 2002, prior to market opening on Tuesday, April 30, 2002. The company has scheduled a conference call for 11:30 AM Eastern Time (8:30 AM Pacific Time) on that day to discuss these results.

The toll-free dial-in number for individuals wishing to participate in the call is 888 390-6586. Those calling from outside the United States should call 712 271-0565. Larry Kurtz, VP, Investor Relations, is the leader of the call, and the password to join the call is "McKesson."

A playback of the call will be available through May 3 by calling 888 568-0878. The dial-in number to the playback for international callers is 402 998-1555. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties at www.mckesson.com. The webcast of the call will also include slides that will provide a visual support for the commentary, a new feature beginning with this call.

McKesson Corporation, #31 in the 2002 Fortune 500, is the leading provider of supply, information and care management products and services that reduce costs and improve quality across healthcare. McKesson solutions empower healthcare professionals with the tools they need to deliver care more effectively and efficiently. More information about McKesson is available on the company's Website at: www.mckesson.com.

CONTACT:
McKesson Corporation
Larry Kurtz, 415/983-8418