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Walgreens is enhancing its specialty pharmacy services by introducing Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, which includes Gene and Cell Services Pharmacy and Innovation Center. The company aims to improve patient outcomes, provide value to payers, and leverage its neighborhood pharmacies into growing healthcare areas. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy offers a wide range of services, including gene and cell therapy, central specialty pharmacies, community-based specialty pharmacies, specialty-trained pharmacists, patient advocacy support, and distribution drugs. The company is focused on breaking through healthcare silos and providing comprehensive care to help payers manage specialty costs. With $24 billion in annual enterprise specialty revenue, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is the largest independent provider in the U.S. The company is committed to an integrated care model to serve patients effectively.

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DoorDash and Walgreens have teamed up to offer SNAP customers the ability to make purchases at Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards. DoorDash is the first platform to enable SNAP customers to buy directly from Walgreens, expanding food access for millions of individuals living in food deserts or SNAP/EBT communities. This partnership provides convenient access to over 4,000 SNAP-eligible products for delivery within an hour through DoorDash, helping consumers fulfill their grocery needs quickly and affordably.

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For National Women's Health Month, Walgreens Healthcare Supervisor La Vonia Cannon, shares her inspiring 24-year career journey at Walgreens. Starting as a pharmacist, she now oversees 62 stores, supports district managers, and leads the Women of WBA business resource group. She emphasizes women's leadership, wellness, and empowerment, organizing events focused on health and work-life balance. Her dedication to professional growth, health advocacy, and work-life balance exemplifies her leadership and commitment to women's health.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. has provided a summary notice regarding a pending and proposed settlement of a shareholder derivative action. The action was brought on behalf of the company and involves various defendants. A hearing will be held to determine the approval of the settlement, including attorneys' fees and expenses. Shareholders are encouraged to review the detailed notice and have the opportunity to comment on the settlement.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) declares a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, maintaining its payout for 91 years. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of May 21, 2024.
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Walgreens is expanding its specialty pharmacy services, introducing Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy to improve patient outcomes and drive profitability. The launch includes new Gene & Cell Services Pharmacy and Innovation Center. With over 1,500 specialty-trained pharmacists and 5,000 patient advocacy support team members, Walgreens is focusing on expanding its specialty pharmacy offerings to provide convenient access to medications and critical adherence support.
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DoorDash and Walgreens announced a new collaboration to offer SNAP/EBT payment at nearly 7,800 Walgreens stores across the country. This partnership allows SNAP customers to make purchases directly from Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards, with DoorDash being the first third-party delivery service provider to offer this option at a major drugstore nationwide. The collaboration aims to increase access to food for over 14 million people living in food deserts and 40 million people in communities where over 1 in 10 households receive SNAP/EBT benefits. DoorDash has seen over 1.1 million consumers adding their SNAP/EBT cards since launching support in 2023. Consumers can order SNAP-eligible products from Walgreens for delivery within an hour on DoorDash, ranging from breakfast essentials to pantry staples. This partnership aims to simplify the shopping experience for shoppers and provide access to healthier food options.
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Walgreens urges the public to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27, 2024, to combat prescription drug abuse. The company provides over 1,550 kiosks across 46 states and Washington, D.C. for safe medication disposal, collecting and disposing of over 4 million pounds of unused medications since 2016.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance is making significant progress in sustainable packaging by reducing single-use plastic components, switching to alternatives, and using recycled or natural materials. They have expanded products made from sustainable materials, engaged with more suppliers, and implemented labeling standards to help customers recycle effectively.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance aims to enhance medication adherence to combat adverse health outcomes and rising healthcare costs.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc

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14.88B
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walgreens boots alliance is the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. the company was created through the combination of walgreens and alliance boots in december 2014, bringing together two leading companies with iconic brands, complementary geographic footprints, shared values and a heritage of trusted health care services through pharmaceutical wholesaling and community pharmacy care, dating back more than 100 years. the company employs more than 370,000* people and has a presence in more than 25* countries; it is the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination in the usa and europe. including its equity method investments, walgreens boots alliance is a global leader in pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing retail with over 13,100* stores in 11* countries. the company includes one of the largest global pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution networks with over 350* distribution centers delivering to more than 200,000** pharmacies, doctors, he