America's Most Admired Companies 2008

10 Most Admired for innovation

For the third straight year, Apple is the most admired company for innovation. Which other innovators made the top 10?

By Cait Murphy

3 of 10

Medco Health Solutions

Innovation rank: 3

Industry rank in Health Care: Pharmacy, Other Services: 1

No more penmanship jokes please: This $44.5 billion drug management company is exploring ways to coax pharmacists to switch from handwritten to electronic prescriptions. It is also moving quickly to switch to generic drugs, and is a leader in the development of personalized medicine. The prescription seems to be working: The stock almost doubled in 2007.

See how Medco rates in 8 key areas

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Last updated March 04 2008: 10:49 AM ET

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