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Walgreens, Alliance Boots form new jointly owned company: Walgreens Boots Alliance Development
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens on Tuesday announced that it has formally set up a new company, jointly owned with Alliance Boots, as part of their strategic partnership’s synergy program.
The new company, called Walgreens Boots Alliance Development, will be based in Bern, Switzerland.
No other details were released.
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Walgreens releases preparation advice as East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy
DEERFIELD, Ill. — As officials across the East Coast closely monitor the approach of Hurricane Sandy, Walgreens and Duane Reade on Saturday offered several preparation tips to ensure uninterrupted access to prescription medications.
For evacuees, Walgreens suggested that consumers leave first and refill later at a pharmacy close to their evacuation area. "This allows you to avoid potentially long lines at your local pharmacy, and you won’t needlessly delay your evacuation," Walgreens advised.