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Walgreens Boots Alliance has begun a strategic review of its Boots business as it considers how to proceed with the U.K. chain, according to a report.

Walgreens Boots Alliance beat analysts’ expectations for fiscal first-quarter earnings as customers came to stores for COVID-19 vaccines and tests.

Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and Walmart are limiting the purchase of at-home COVID-19 tests due to high demand amid the spread of the omicron variant and the approaching holidays.

The “Shots for Tots” initiative combines Walgreens’ on-site vaccination clinics and vaccine literacy with programs happening at participating churches.

The new openings in San Antonio, Texas represent expansion into the fifth major market in the state, following Houston, El Paso, Austin and Dallas, the company said.

In Central Texas, Walgreens worked with The Dog Alliance, Vax Together Austin and Austin Independent School District to provide therapy dogs for children getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Walgreens and Mental Health America are partnering to raise money and provide support for mental health services this holiday season.

According to a report, Walgreens is putting advisors in place, including Goldman Sachs, to explore options for Boots.

Walgreens Boots Alliance will become the owner of the combined GEHE and Alliance Healthcare businesses in Germany.

The second panel of DSN’s annual Industry Issues Summit focused on how pharmacies are becoming healthcare destinations.

Walgreens is offering Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine boosters to individuals ages 18 years old and older at all of its locations.

More than 20 new full-service, primary care practices are set to open in Dallas over the next year.