NEW YORK — Uncertainty continued to swirl around the legality of dispensing the “abortion pill” mifepristone. The threat to criminalize the drug’s distribution led Walgreens to say it would not dispense the pill in 21 states in which Republican attorneys general have threatened legal action over it. Mifepristone was approved for sale in the U.S.
Walgreens (along with CVS, Rite Aid and several regional mass retailers) has been in the news recently, though not for the usual reasons — and not under the most favorable circumstances. Along with other newspapers and periodicals, The New York Times has lately put Walgreens in its cross hairs, with attention-grabbing headlines such as these:
NEW YORK — The state of California will not renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens because of the chain’s decision to not dispense abortion pills in some states where abortion remains legal, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) office announced this week. Walgreens said that it would not be dispensing mifepristone — used in medication abortions — in some
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has issued a statement on the drug Mifepristone, after California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state will no longer do business with Walgreens because of its recent decision not to distribute abortion medication by mail in 20 U.S. states. “We want to be very clear about what our position has
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens continues to expand in the primary care market. Its majority-owned VillageMD unit on Friday announced a deal to acquire Starling Physicians, a multispecialty medical group operating over 30 locations in Connecticut. In addition to primary care, Starling Physicians offers a range of services that includes cardiology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, nephrology, and senior
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) said Thursday that it will not dispense abortion pills in the states of 20 Republican attorneys general who have told the pharmacy chain it risked breaking the law should it dispense them to those states by mail. The decision comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens confirmed Wednesday it has purchased Medly Health, a digital pharmacy business, which could lead to the closure of all 22 Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacies. Medly Health, the Brooklyn, New York-based company, which filed for bankruptcy in December, reported it had $110 million in secured debt. On Tuesday, Walgreens’ deal to purchase the
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens plans to hold a Supplier Diversity Summit the week of March 28, the company said on Wednesday. The virtual event will give diverse vendors a chance to connect with the Walgreens merchandising team, share their products and receive feedback. Ultimately, the goal is for them to have their products stocked on
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance posted first quarter sales and earnings that topped analysts’ forecasts. WBA reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.16, surpassing the expected $1.14. Revenue for the three-month period ended Nov. 30 was $33.38 billion, ahead of the projected $32.84 billion. Walgreens’ front end sales grew 0.8 percent, with same-store sales
NEW YORK — With family planning rights under major threat in several states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week a move to expand access to abortion. Now chains such as CVS and Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills to those with prescriptions. The FDA gave the green light to mifepristone
NEW YORK — Both CVS and Walgreens said they are limiting how many children’s pain and fever medications customers can buy — the latest sign that pharmacies are struggling to keep up with demand for basic cold and flu remedies, as respiratory illnesses spike nationwide. CVS is limiting customers to a “two product limit on
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens said it is here to help to relieve last-minute stress with convenient shopping solutions. “With stores open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Walgreens offers customers fast and simple solutions for getting retail products in-store, as well as 1-hour delivery, 24-hour delivery, 30-minute pickup and gift suggestions for everyone on your