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US FTC sues to block Cencora's $3.5 billion sale of veterinary unit to Covetrus

Published

13 November 2026

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regulatory

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Health

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United States

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Fusion42 · 14 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to block Cencora's $3.5 billion sale of its veterinary unit to Covetrus, citing antitrust concerns.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health, and 8 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a tougher regulatory environment where the FTC actively blocks large mergers in health sectors. Avoid relying on consolidation for growth in veterinary markets until this antitrust stance clears.

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8 sources · 13 Nov 2026

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