April 30, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced on Thursday that the chain has lowered prices on hundreds of medications available through the company’s Prescription Savings Club, offering savings of up to 80% off of cash retail prices. The program is now available to all customers, including those with Medicare and Medicaid coverage. Reduced prices are available on
April 29, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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NEW YORK — As families everywhere continue to cope with uncertainty stemming from the global pandemic, Sesame Workshop, in collaboration with AT&T and Walgreens, is announcing a major expansion of its Caring for Each Other initiative to help children and their caregivers stay healthy, build resilience, and adjust to a “for-now normal.” Wednesday’s release on
April 27, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced Monday plans to open COVID-19 testing locations in 49 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, as the company further expands drive-thru testing to help meet the growing need in communities nationwide. With this latest expansion, Walgreens will focus its efforts on improving access to testing in underserved communities, and over time
April 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Red Nose Day is back at Walgreens for its sixth year, and while the mission to raise money to end child poverty remains more important now than ever, the iconic Red Nose is showing up slightly different. This year, together with Red Nose Day, Walgreens is excited to present the first-ever iconic
April 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has launched private label eco-friendly and sustainable oral care products, including bamboo toothbrushes and flossers made from a bio-based material that is a plastic alternative. “Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues and our customers are looking for alternatives to disposable plastic products. We are seeing really
April 17, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill.— Walgreens has opened nine drive-thru COVID-19 testing locations in five states, the company announced today. The activation of these locations demonstrates the company’s continued progress on its commitment to expand testing to 15 new sites in collaboration with the Administration, federal health agencies and state and local authorities. Select Walgreens locations in Arizona,
April 17, 2020 by Brian Bossetta
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NEW YORK — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and with more grim numbers for both the health of individual Americans and the health of the economy capturing the headlines, retailers have taken unprecedented steps to remain a viable source for essential goods and services while keeping their associates and customers safe. Fresh research
April 16, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — In appreciation and recognition of all medical personnel, first responders and police, and the critical role they’re playing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens is designating April 25 as ‘Frontline Heroes Discount Day,’ providing 30% off regularly-priced Walgreens brands and 20% off regularly priced national brand products. The frontline heroes can present their
April 9, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced on Thursday the expansion of the Walgreens Find Care platform to include new features and telehealth service providers, connecting patients and customers with more options to get convenient and affordable access to care from their computers and mobile devices. The launch of additional features and providers on Walgreens Find Care
April 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Furthering its commitment to provide greater access to COVID-19 testing and community resources, Walgreens is working to expand drive-thru testing to 15 new sites in seven states, the company announced Tuesday. The states included are Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas. The expansion is a next step building on Walgreens’
April 3, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Ensuring the health and safety of its team members, customers and communities is Walgreens top priority, now more than ever. The company is committed to providing a safe environment in stores chain-wide, and is taking additional measures for team members on the frontlines of care, as well as those across its supply
April 2, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. posted better than expected second quarter sales and earnings Thursday. The company’s adjusted earnings per share of $1.52 topped Wall Street’s forecast of $1.46. Sales of $35.82 billion beat the projection of $35.27 billion. The quarter ended February 29, before the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. swelled
March 31, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill.— T0 keep customers and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens is in the process of installing protective plastic shields in its stores chain-wide, with priority being given to their stores in the most impacted areas of the country. The retailer said it is working as quickly as possible to complete the installation
March 31, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — To address the rising need for home delivery, Walgreens and Postmates have expanded on-demand delivery to now service consumers nationwide. With this expansion, consumers in cities across the country can get health and wellness items, including select over-the-counter medications, and other household essentials and convenience products they need delivered to them from