Cardinal Health is buying Medtronic’s medical supplies businesses for $6.1 billion

AP/David J. Phillip (Reuters) – U.S. drug distributor Cardinal Health Inc said on Tuesday it would buy medical device maker Medtronic Plc’s medical supplies businesses for $ 6.1 billion in cash. Cardinal Health is acquiring Medtronic’s patient care, deep vein thrombosis and nutritional insufficiency units. The businesses encompass 23 product categories across multiple market settings, […]