October 3, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is supporting storm relief efforts in communities across Florida, Puerto Rico and other areas impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, with $1 million in donations announced on Monday. The donations include $500,000 each to the Florida Disaster Fund and the American Red Cross Hurricane Fund. The American Red Cross donation goes
October 3, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Dr. Geetha Swamy Iyah and her team at the VillageMD primary care clinic, Rina Shah, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, October 3, 2022, Retail News
RICHLAND HILL, Texas — Walgreens Boots Alliance’s vision for coordinated health care and the role of the pharmacist is being realized at a Walgreens store in this community just outside of Dallas. Pharmacist Adolf Makia is able to come out from behind the counter to interact with patients and to follow up with them by
September 28, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Hurricane Ian, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill.— Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist patients, customers and team members in the Florida communities that are in the projected path of Hurricane Ian. Preparations and services to support impacted regions include: Prescription Drug Preparedness: Walgreens is underscoring the importance of prescription preparedness for its pharmacy patients in areas that may be impacted.
September 2, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, Walgreens
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NEW YORK— Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy announced Friday that the redesigned COVID-19 booster shots developed by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna will now be available nationwide for eligible individuals aged 12 years and up. The updated COVID-19 booster is developed to more effectively protect against the latest viral variants, including Omicron BA.4 and BA.5, the dominant virus
August 27, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Nature's Beauty, Walgreens
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CALABASAS, Calif. – Nature’s Beauty, a luxurious collection of plant-based, vegan and cruelty-free bath and body care products, is expanding its selection of affordably priced bath and body care. Dedicated to transforming your mood and enhancing overall wellness, the new Energy and Recovery collections include three new products plus a tropical bath bomb are available in
August 22, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Ramita Tandon, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has named Ramita Tandon chief clinical trials officer. She responsible for leading and driving growth for the company’s clinical trials division, launched in June, 2022. In her role, she will work across the healthcare and life sciences industries to enable next-generation clinical trials so that effective breakthrough treatments reach patients faster.
August 15, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Min Cho, Tracey Brown president of retail products and chief customer officer at Walgreens, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced on Monday that Min Cho will join the company as chief format concepts and design officer at the end of August, reporting to Tracey Brown, president of retail products and chief customer officer. In this newly created role and function, he will focus on new innovative store design and architecture
August 15, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is now offering flu shots for anyone aged 3 years and up at nearly 9,000 store locations nationwide to help reduce the spread of vaccine-preventable illnesses in communities. A recent spike in flu cases in the Southern Hemisphere is being regarded as a warning sign that flu activity in the U.S.
August 15, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Jeff Woldt, Roz Brewer, Walgreens
August 22, 2022, Digital Editions, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Opinion
Members of the pharmacy profession are at or near a high water mark in terms of public perception and recognition. Their performance during the COVID pandemic, when they stepped up to shift the nation’s sluggish immunization program into high gear, together with their steadily expanding role in community health care, have raised expectations among pharmacists,
August 11, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is offering a big signing bonus to lure pharmacists amid an ongoing labor crunch. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the pharmacy chain is offering as much as $75,000 as a sign-on bonus in certain markets across the US. The bonus comes with a requirement for the new hire to stay
July 29, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Marty Esarte, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced on Friday that Marty Esarte will join the company at the end of August as group vice president of Owned Brands, leading the company’s private label strategy. “We look forward to Marty joining our team to lead our owned brand business toward further growth and innovation, said Luke Rauch, chief
July 20, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Lauren Brindly, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Lauren Brindley, who helped elevate Walgreens’ beauty departments, is leaving her role as group vice president-beauty and personal care at the end of July. Heather Hughes is stepping into the role of Walgreens group vice president beauty and personal care and seasonal. Hughes, a pharmacist, has 20 years of experience with Walgreens,
July 20, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
CAMP, Luke Rauch, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is teaming up with CAMP, the Family Experience Company, to bring the beach and summer fun to families across the U.S. before the back-to-school season begins. The collaboration seeks to educate kids about the importance of sun safety with a series of fun activities and a day of family play. Through
July 6, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Walgreens
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by Elyse Russo, Walgreens Stories DEERFIELD , Ill. — About 400 testing sites in more than 250 cities provided free HIV testing Monday for National HIV Testing Day, all thanks to a partnership between Walgreens, the Kaiser Family Foundation and testing partners. It was the largest coordinated HIV testing event in the nation. Walgreens Boots