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In addition,collaborations between Walgreens and charitable organizations can also help decrease other costs that may inhibit treatment, including premiums and transportation to medical appointments.

Nationally, 1,932 Rite Aid drugstores are being acquired by Walgreens. While external signage remains Rite Aid for the time being, stores will be converted to the Walgreens brand in phases over time.

At the recent DSN Industry Issues Summit in New York City retail executives confirmed that retailers must take action on many different fronts if they want to remain relevant and ultimately be successful.

Shingles is a major public health issue in the US, impacting as many as 1 in 3 older adults over the age of 50 years.

Current Walgreens Boots Alliance CFO George Fairweather will become a senior advisor to CEO Stefano Pessina for business development and finance, effective June 1.

The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity.

AIDSVu’s new interactive map shows an 880% increase in usage of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV between 2012 and 2016, but highlights regional disparities in adoption.

Fluegel had joined Walgreens in October 2012 after holding senior leadership roles at Anthem, Aetna and United Health Group.