December 3, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Cardinal Health has named Carrie Cox will serve on the company’s board. Cox most recently served as executive vice president and president of global pharmaceuticals at Schering-Plough Corp. She completed her tenure with the company at the close of its merger with Merck (NYSE: MRK) last month.

Prior to her term at Schering-Plough, Cox served as president of Pharmacia Corp.’s global pharmaceutical business. She had joined Pharmacia’s predecessor company, Pharmacia & Upjohn, in 1997 and held a number of positions of increasing responsibility there.

Dublin, Ohio-based Cardinal Health is a health care services company. The company is also a manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products.

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