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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) serves as a global leader in pharmacy-led healthcare and retail innovation. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with essential updates on strategic initiatives, financial performance, and operational developments shaping this Fortune 500 company.
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Walgreens partners with Dion's Chicago Dream to address food insecurity in the Chicagoland area by providing fresh produce to over 275 households and 1,000 residents weekly for a year. The collaboration aims to improve health outcomes, create jobs, and promote health equity.
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.
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.
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.
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.