Stenta will lead B2B commercial growth strategy as the company strengthens its role as the first choice for community pharmacy and health services in the U.S. DEERFIELD, Ill. / Oct 07, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens , an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day,... Read More

Program allows eligible team members to prioritize paying down student loans while contributing to their financial future DEERFIELD, Ill. / Oct 02, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens , the leading independent retail pharmacy and healthcare provider, is announcing today the launch of the Walgreens Student Loan 401(k) Match... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Sep 09, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fourth quarter and 2024 fiscal year-end results at 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast through the WBA investor relations website at: http://investor.walgreensbootsalliance.com . A replay... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Sep 03, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens today announced that Ramita Tandon, Chief Clinical Trials Officer, will deliver a keynote presentation at TD Cowen’s 9th Annual FutureHealth Conference, Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 4:10 p.m. EST. An audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Walgreens Boots Alliance investor relations website at this link . About Walgreens... Read More

This first-of-its-kind collaboration between Walgreens and U.S. government aims to address barriers in decentralized clinical trial access and conduct trials over a five-year period, valued up to $100 million for the D-COHRe program DEERFIELD, Ill. / Aug 19, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and... Read More

Names Tracey Koller as Chief Merchandising Officer and Sharmila Sudhakar as Group Vice President and Head of Digital Commerce DEERFIELD, Ill. / Aug 16, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens , the leading independent retail pharmacy and healthcare provider, today announced two key leadership appointments: Tracey Koller, senior vice... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Aug 08, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of senior unsecured notes consisting of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.125% notes due 2029. The sale of the notes is expected to close on August 12, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. WBA intends to use the net proceeds from the offering,... Read More

The retail pharmacy and healthcare provider facilitated the donation of 12,000 units of the life-saving medication to the non-profit for distribution at music and arts festivals this year COLUMBUS, Ohio & DEERFIELD, Ill. / Aug 08, 2024 / Business Wire / This Must Be the Place (TMBTP), an overdose prevention non-profit... Read More

Transaction Highlights Walgreens Boots Alliance announces sale of all remaining unencumbered shares of Cencora, Inc. for proceeds of approximately $1.1 billion $818 million sold pursuant to Rule 144 along with a concurrent share repurchase by Cencora of $250 million Proceeds to Walgreens Boots Alliance will be used primarily for debt paydown and general corporate purposes No change to ongoing collaboration and long-term... Read More

Community pharmacies continue to serve as a convenient, trusted destination for vaccinations and other preventive healthcare services DEERFIELD, Ill. / Aug 01, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens is now offering flu shots for anyone aged 3 years and up at stores nationwide ahead of respiratory illness season. Individuals and families can visit the pharmacy or schedule an appointment through the Walgreens app, by visiting... Read More

This study aims to enhance U.S. public health preparedness through Walgreens community pharmacy network, improving access and diversity in clinical trials via a $25m award DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 23, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens today announced it received a project award valued up to $25 million through the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) to conduct a Phase IV observational clinical study focused on assessing... Read More

New Tier of the Popular Nice! Store Brand Features More than 150 Food and Beverage Options to Enhance the Front of Store Experience for Customers DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 16, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens , the leading integrated independent retail pharmacy and healthcare provider, is launching Nice! For You , a new tier of... Read More

Dr. Shrank brings extensive healthcare experience, business leadership and clinical expertise to WBA board as the company undergoes strategic turnaround DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 10, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the appointment of William H. Shrank, M.D., to the company’s board of directors. Dr. Shrank is globally recognized for his leadership and expertise in healthcare... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 10, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on Sept. 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of Aug. 21, 2024. Walgreens Boots Alliance and its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., have paid a dividend in 367 straight... Read More

The retail pharmacy chain will highlight a variety of offerings and healthcare solutions for managing diabetes at Friends for Life Conference hosted by Children with Diabetes DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 02, 2024 / Business Wire / Today, Walgreens announced its participation for the second year as a sponsor of Children with Diabetes... Read More

Lowering Guidance in Continued Challenging Environment; Provides Strategic Update Third quarter financial highlights Third quarter earnings per share (EPS)* was $0.40 compared to earnings per share of $0.14 in the year-ago quarter which included a non-cash impairment of pharmacy license intangible assets in Boots UK Adjusted EPS** was $0.63, down 36.6 percent on a constant currency basis compared to the year-ago quarter,... Read More

The company will offer a 20 percent discount to all veterans, active-duty military personnel and their immediate family members, July 4 through 7* DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jun 20, 2024 / Business Wire / To express gratitude for an incredibly significant part of American history and to honor those who have served – and continue to... Read More

The collaboration is the largest National HIV Testing Day event in the Nation DEERFIELD, Ill. & SAN FRANCISCO / Jun 11, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens and Greater Than HIV , a public information initiative of KFF , are teaming up with health departments and community organizations to offer free rapid HIV testing in more than 550 Walgreens stores on June 27 in the largest coordinated National HIV Testing Day event.... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jun 04, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2024 third quarter results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 27, 2024, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast through the WBA investor relations website at: http://investor.walgreensbootsalliance.com . A replay will be archived... Read More

Walgreens continues to lower prices on over 1,300 products, and offers promotions to help consumers save DEERFIELD, Ill. / May 29, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens today introduced more opportunities for consumers to save throughout the season and beyond. The company also plans to introduce a series of promotional campaigns,... Read More

Walgreens Boots Alliance announces sale of Cencora, Inc. shares for proceeds of approximately $400 million from Cencora stock repurchase Proceeds to Walgreens Boots Alliance will be used primarily for debt paydown and general corporate purposes No change to ongoing collaboration and long-term strategic partnership DEERFIELD, Ill. / May 22, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / May 14, 2024 / Business Wire / To honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who served in the armed forces, Walgreens is offering a Memorial Day weekend discount to all veterans, active-duty military personnel and their immediate family members, including the families of those who lost their lives in... Read More

Joint collaborations bring Boehringer Ingelheim’s Phase III clinical trial to communities through Walgreens pharmacy clinical trial centers and EmVenio’s mobile research units, aimed at improving access to trials DEERFIELD, Ill. & RIDGEFIELD, Conn. / May 02, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens and Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing recruitment and making clinical trials more... Read More

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy combines existing specialty assets, fully integrates AllianceRx and represents the company’s latest step to leverage its neighborhood pharmacies into fast-growing areas of healthcare Investments include new Gene & Cell Services Pharmacy and Innovation Center DEERFIELD, Ill. / Apr 24, 2024 /... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Apr 18, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens is calling on the public to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27 th , 2024. Drug take back days are reserved annually for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired... Read More

Second quarter operational results in line with expectations, U.S. Healthcare achieved adjusted EBITDA profitability, narrowing full-year adjusted EPS guidance range Second quarter financial highlights Second quarter loss per share* was $6.85 compared to earnings per share of $0.81 in the year-ago quarter; Second quarter results included a $5.8 billion after-tax non-cash impairment charge related to VillageMD goodwill... Read More

By the end of March, Claire's beloved products will be available in thousands of Walgreens locations nationwide HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Holdings LLC today announces a collaboration with integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader Walgreens to bring the brand's assortment of fashion accessories and products to more than 4,400 Walgreens locations nationwide by the end of this... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Mar 04, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2024 second quarter results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 28, 2024, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast through the WBA investor relations website at: http://investor.walgreensbootsalliance.com . A replay will be... Read More

Eligible Medicare Advantage members can now use their benefits to purchase approximately 1,700 items digitally for shipping, pickup or same-day delivery DEERFIELD, Ill. / Feb 27, 2024 / Business Wire / Today, Walgreens announced it is the first community pharmacy to accept a broad array of Medicare Advantage supplemental... Read More

Appointment completes CEO Tim Wentworth’s Executive Committee DEERFIELD, Ill. / Feb 26, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today named Lanesha Minnix the company’s executive vice president (EVP) and global chief legal officer. Minnix, most recently EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary for Ecolab, Inc., will assume her new role with WBA on April 15. Minnix, who will report to WBA CEO... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Feb 13, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Tim Wentworth, and Global Chief Financial Officer, Manmohan Mahajan, will be presenting at the 44th Annual TD Cowen Health Care Conference, Monday, March 4 at 9:10 a.m. EST. An audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Walgreens Boots Alliance... Read More

SAN DIEGO , Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) today announced it has appointed Holly May as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective February 4 . In this role, May is responsible for driving an HR strategy that delivers profitable growth and outstanding performance, and is grounded in Petco's mission to improve lives for pets, pet parents and Petco partners. "Our... Read More

Chief Executive Officer Tim Wentworth solidifies the Walgreens Boots Alliance Executive Committee New executive appointments deepen healthcare expertise, position company for accelerated growth and profitability Mary Langowski joins WBA to lead U.S. Healthcare segment Manmohan Mahajan, interim since July 2023, appointed permanent chief financial officer Elizabeth Burger joins WBA as chief human resources officer DEERFIELD,... Read More

Transaction Highlights Walgreens Boots Alliance announces sale of shares of Cencora, Inc. for proceeds of $992 million Approximately $942 million sold pursuant to Rule 144 along with a concurrent share repurchase by Cencora of approximately $50 million Proceeds to Walgreens Boots Alliance will be used primarily for debt paydown and general corporate purposes No change to ongoing collaboration and long-term strategic... Read More

The Walgreens Deans Advisory Council will collaborate to address key issues, including staffing challenges and decreasing pharmacy school enrollment DEERFIELD, Ill. / Feb 05, 2024 / Business Wire / As a trusted, convenient local healthcare destination that millions of Americans rely on every day, Walgreens is expanding its long-standing relationships with colleges of pharmacy through the formation of the Walgreens Deans... Read More

Brings deep healthcare and extensive finance experience DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jan 25, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the election of Robert L. (Robbie) Huffines to the company’s board of directors at its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He joins the board as an independent director and will serve on the board’s Finance and Technology Committee. Huffines currently serves as... Read More

Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing of Teens Only Getting Stronger DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jan 08, 2024 / Business Wire / The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024. What started 15 years ago in Chicago to provide roughly 300 high school teenagers a chance to... Read More

Results In Line with Expectations; Executing in a Challenging Environment First quarter and recent financial highlights First quarter loss per share* was $0.08 compared to a loss per share of $4.31 in the year-ago quarter; first quarter results included $278 million after-tax charge for fair value adjustments on variable prepaid forward derivatives related to the monetization of Cencora shares Adjusted earnings per share... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jan 04, 2024 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, a reduction of 48 percent from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on March 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of Feb. 20, 2024. Chief Executive Officer Tim Wentworth said: “Since the start of my tenure with WBA, we... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Dec 22, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Tim Wentworth, and Interim Global Chief Financial Officer, Manmohan Mahajan, will present at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California on Monday, Jan. 8, at 8:15 a.m. PST. The appearance will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Walgreens... Read More

Take five minutes with Walgreens this holiday season to explore trending, budget-friendly gifts and essentials DEERFIELD, Ill. / Dec 13, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens has everything you need to keep things merry and bright – with convenient in-person and online shopping options to save the day, especially when you need help... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Dec 07, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2024 first quarter results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 4, 2024, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast through the WBA investor relations website at: http://investor.walgreensbootsalliance.com . A replay will be... Read More

Walgreens has everything you need to stay protected against respiratory illnesses this winter DEERFIELD, Ill. / Dec 07, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens is offering flu and COVID-19 testing appointments nationwide as the U.S. heads into the holidays and the winter months that typically coincide with peak respiratory illness season. 1,2 Individuals can visit Walgreens.com/Testing , use the Walgreens app to schedule an... Read More

New tool consolidates discount cards, offering easy access to savings on thousands of prescription medications for Walgreens customers DEERFIELD, Ill. / Nov 30, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens today announced the launch of its new Rx Savings Finder, a simple-to-use digital tool designed to help customers save money on... Read More

Transaction Highlights Sale of shares of Cencora pursuant to variable prepaid forward transactions executed in reliance on Rule 144 for current proceeds of approximately $424 million and, depending on the stock price at the time, potentially additional proceeds at maturity, along with a concurrent share repurchase by Cencora of approximately $250 million Variable prepaid forward transactions provide liquidity while... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Nov 01, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today named Neal Sample as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. Sample will report to Tim Wentworth, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WBA, as a member of the Executive Committee and serve on the IT Governance Committee. He has been working alongside WBA technology leaders over... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Oct 26, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on Dec. 12, 2023, to stockholders of record as of Nov. 14, 2023. Walgreens Boots Alliance and its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., have paid a dividend in 364 straight... Read More

Retail locations will offer 7-day-a-week availability of healthcare providers HARTFORD, Conn. , Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walgreens and Hartford HealthCare will add health clinics to select Walgreens locations in Connecticut , advancing a unique retail health model based on convenience, access to care, affordability and... Read More

This more gradual start to flu season could foreshadow a return to pre-pandemic patterns of flu activity; Walgreens recommends getting vaccinated now. DEERFIELD, Ill. / Oct 19, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens launched the 2023-2024 Walgreens Flu Index today to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as an... Read More

This collaboration will bolster patient recruitment efforts to increase diversity and access in the PREVUE-VALVE study DEERFIELD, Ill. & NEW YORK / Oct 18, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) today announced a collaboration to drive forward the PREVUE-VALVE study, a groundbreaking... Read More

Company Appoints Tim Wentworth as Chief Executive Officer Fourth quarter and fiscal year financial highlights Fourth quarter loss per share* was $0.21 versus $0.48 in the year-ago quarter; adjusted earnings per share (EPS*) was $0.67, down 18.0 percent on a constant currency basis, reflecting a 23.5 percent headwind from significantly lower COVID-19 vaccine and testing volumes Fiscal 2023 loss per share was $3.57 compared... Read More

Mr. Wentworth brings nearly three decades of healthcare leadership experience to WBA DEERFIELD, Ill. / Oct 10, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the appointment of Tim Wentworth as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective on October 23. Mr. Wentworth will also join... Read More

myWalgreens® members can earn 15% Walgreens Cash rewards on all eligible purchases with additional offers across the entire store DEERFIELD, Ill. / Oct 02, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens is hosting a myW days member exclusive event October 4 through October 7 offering extraordinary bonus offers and Walgreens Cash rewards... Read More

Retrospective cohort study compared adherence, healthcare cost and utilization. ORLANDO, Fla. , Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study evaluating the use of non-infused biologics in patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) demonstrated that patients who are adherent to their non-infused RA biologic medication are more likely to have lower medical costs, odds of hospitalization and length of stay (LOS).... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Sep 14, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast through the WBA investor relations website at: http://investor.walgreensbootsalliance.com . A replay will be... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Sep 13, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Healthcare, John Driscoll, will present at TD Cowen's 8th Annual FutureHealth Conference on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Driscoll will discuss the Company’s healthcare strategy and ongoing transformation of WBA’s U.S. Healthcare segment into a value-based care... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. & NEW YORK / Sep 12, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens, a division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), and Pearl Health, a leading provider enablement company, today announced a partnership to accelerate the expansion of value-based care in collaboration with community-based primary care physicians. Pearl Health offers technology and insight solutions that empower clinical teams to provide... Read More

Rosalind Brewer Steps Down as CEO and Member of the Board Ginger Graham, Current Lead Independent Director, Appointed Interim CEO Search Process to Identify a Permanent CEO Is Underway DEERFIELD, Ill. / Sep 01, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that the Board of Directors and Rosalind Brewer have mutually agreed that Ms. Brewer will step down as the Company’s Chief Executive... Read More

In support of the launch, the healthcare company, in partnership with non-profit End Overdose, is educating Americans on how to administer this lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose if used in time. DEERFIELD, Ill. / Aug 30, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens is taking an important step to increase access to and education around naloxone by announcing that over-the-counter (OTC) NARCAN® Nasal... Read More

For every pack of Huggies® Diapers purchased at a Walgreens store or online at Walgreens.com through September, Huggies® will donate a day's worth of diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network, up to one million diapers. NEENAH, Wis. , Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh consecutive year, Kimberly-Clark's Huggies® Brand and Walgreens are coming together to raise awareness of diaper need in the United States ,... Read More

The offerings reflect what matters most to consumers this fall respiratory virus season based on new survey insights DEERFIELD, Ill. / Aug 16, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens is offering in-store vouchers and off-site vaccination clinics through its employer vaccination program, and is rolling out a low-cost, 2 results in 1... Read More

Transaction Highlights Walgreens Boots Alliance announces the sale of shares of AmerisourceBergen Corporation pursuant to prepaid variable share forward transactions executed through a registered public offering for current proceeds of approximately $1.6 billion and, depending on the stock price at the time, potentially additional proceeds at maturity, along with a concurrent share repurchase by AmerisourceBergen of... Read More

Schedule an appointment at Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine or via the Walgreens app DEERFIELD, Ill. / Aug 01, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreen s is offering flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination appointments nationwide. Individuals ages 3 years and older can receive a flu shot, and eligible individuals ages 60... Read More

James Kehoe to depart as Global CFO; Manmohan Mahajan appointed Interim Global CFO DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 27, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the departure of James Kehoe, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kehoe will leave WBA in mid-August to pursue an opportunity in the technology sector. Manmohan Mahajan, Senior Vice President, Global... Read More

Customers can earn more than $100 in Walgreens Cash rewards* with bonus rewards on beauty and personal care, food and beverage, and for purchases made online, in the Walgreens app, and for curbside pickup DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 13, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens first-ever myW Days member event is coming July 23 through July 29 and myWalgreens members can earn unprecedented bonus offers, personalized deals and Walgreens... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 12, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on Sept. 12, 2023, to stockholders of record as of Aug. 21, 2023. Walgreens Boots Alliance and its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., have paid a dividend in 363 straight... Read More

Polen’s dedication to redefining the future of healthcare and MedTech development bolsters WBA board as company accelerates healthcare transformation DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 12, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the appointment of Tom Polen to the company’s board of directors. Polen brings more than 25 years of experience advancing healthcare solutions and technologies to the... Read More

To celebrate and show appreciation for its 110 million members, Walgreens will announce deals on July 13 for its inaugural member event DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jul 10, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens today announced a new weeklong shopping event, myW Days, which will take place July 23-29 for myWalgreens members. The event will offer unprecedented rewards and savings on all purchases in-store, online and in the Walgreens app.... Read More

Healthcare retailer to showcase suite of diabetes offerings and healthcare expertise DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jun 28, 2023 / Business Wire / Today, Walgreens announced its participation as the premier sponsor of Children with Diabetes (CWD), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and support to families living with type 1 diabetes, at their upcoming Friends for Life (FFL) conference. Walgreens will serve as the... Read More

Company Achieved Adjusted EPS Growth on Strong Sales Growth Revises Full-Year Guidance to Reflect Consumer Market Trends and Lower COVID-19 Demand Immediate Actions to Improve Profitability Including $600 Million of Incremental Cost Savings Third quarter financial highlights and recent equity sales Third quarter earnings per share (EPS*) was $0.14, a decrease of $0.20 from the year-ago quarter; adjusted EPS increased 3.3... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. & SAN FRANCISCO / Jun 15, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens and Freenome today announced a multi-year relationship to advance clinical studies of Freenome’s blood-based tests for the early detection of cancer. Walgreens will combine its national footprint, patient insights, compliant recruitment technology and local infrastructure to engage diverse patient populations in Freenome’s multi-cancer research... Read More

Largest HIV testing event in the United States increases access and supports a more coordinated, re-energized response to HIV DEERFIELD, Ill. & SAN FRANCISCO / Jun 13, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens is teaming up with Greater Than HIV , a public information initiative of KFF , along with health departments and community organizations, to provide free HIV testing and counseling as part of the largest National HIV Testing... Read More

Transaction Highlights Walgreens Boots Alliance announces the sale of its remaining shares of Option Care Health for proceeds of approximately $330 million Proceeds to Walgreens Boots Alliance will be used primarily for debt paydown, continued support of the company’s strategic priorities and healthcare transformation DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jun 08, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jun 05, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2023 third quarter results at 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast through the WBA investor relations website at: http://investor.walgreensbootsalliance.com . A replay will be archived... Read More

Vitamin Angels & Walgreens set to increase access to prenatal vitamins for 50% of underserved pregnant people in the U.S. by 2024. GOLETA, Calif. , June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitamin Angels and Walgreens have announced the expansion of their prenatal pilot program to nearly 400 Walgreens stores nationwide, including a direct... Read More

Transaction Highlights Walgreens Boots Alliance announces the sale of shares of AmerisourceBergen Corporation pursuant to variable prepaid forward transactions executed in reliance on Rule 144 for current proceeds of approximately $644 million and, depending on the stock price at the time, potentially additional proceeds at maturity, along with a concurrent share repurchase by AmerisourceBergen of approximately $50 million... Read More

Walgreens and Mental Health America collaborate to address youth mental health, bringing much-needed resources to local schools DEERFIELD, Ill. / May 02, 2023 / Business Wire / As part of Walgreens’ commitment to the health and wellbeing of the communities it serves, as well as to fostering a healthy and inclusive workplace, the company is expanding its efforts to meet the growing need for access to mental health resources.... Read More

Walgreens COVID-19 Pulse Check finds Seniors are Less Socially Active Now than Before the Pandemic and Seeking Confidence in Socializing DEERFIELD, Ill. / Apr 26, 2023 / Business Wire / Today Walgreens unveils The Walgreens COVID-19 Pulse Check 1 , a quantitative study commissioned by the healthcare retailer, which surveyed over 1,000 senior adults 55 and older in the U.S. about their feelings on socializing after the... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Apr 20, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter and an increase of 0.5 percent from the year-ago quarter. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2023, to stockholders of record as of May 19, 2023. Walgreens Boots Alliance and its predecessor... Read More

Insights-driven approach aims to support patient awareness, participation and representation in a clinical trial of Prothena’s Alzheimer’s drug candidate PRX012 DEERFIELD, Ill. & DUBLIN / Apr 13, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens and Prothena today announced a collaboration to accelerate patient identification and recruitment for Prothena’s ongoing ASCENT-2 multiple ascending dose clinical trial evaluating the safety and... Read More

Following a record-breaking fundraising year in 2022, Walgreens nationwide are selling Red Noses and accepting in-store donations to support Red Nose Day 2023 DEERFIELD, Ill. / Apr 10, 2023 / Business Wire / Today, Walgreens nationwide kick off sales and in-store donations for the ninth annual Red Nose Day campaign to support healthy communities and help end the cycle of child poverty. Now through May 31, customers can visit... Read More

Results In Line with Expectations; On Track to Full-Year Guidance Second quarter financial highlights and recent equity sales Second quarter earnings per share (EPS*) decreased 20.3 percent to $0.81; adjusted EPS decreased 27.2 percent to $1.16, down 25.8 percent on a constant currency basis reflecting a 26 percent headwind from lower COVID-19 vaccine and testing volumes Second quarter sales increased 3.3 percent... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Mar 06, 2023 / Business Wire / We want to be very clear about what our position has always been: Walgreens plans to dispense Mifepristone in any jurisdiction where it is legally permissible to do so. Once we are certified by the FDA, we will dispense this medication consistent with federal and state laws. Providing legally approved medications to patients is what pharmacies do, and is rooted in our... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Mar 02, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2023 second quarter results at 7 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 28, 2023, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast through the WBA investor relations website at: http://investor.walgreensbootsalliance.com . A replay will be archived on... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Mar 02, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens , in partnership with DoorDash and Uber, today announced free, Same Day Rx Delivery of medications for the prevention and treatment of HIV. This service is available to eligible patients within 15 miles of thousands of participating Walgreens retail pharmacies nationwide. “While most of the U.S. population lives within five miles of a Walgreens pharmacy,... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Mar 01, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that it has sold 13.0 million shares of Option Care Health, Inc. (“Option Care Health”) (Nasdaq: OPCH) common stock in an underwritten secondary offering and, subject to completion of the offering, a concurrent share repurchase by OPCH in the amount of approximately 2.5 million shares. After the sale, Walgreens Boots... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. / Jan 26, 2023 / Business Wire / Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter and an increase of 0.5 percent from the year-ago quarter. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2023 to stockholders of record on Feb. 16, 2023. Walgreens Boots Alliance and its predecessor company,... Read More

National art competition inspiring creativity is a prescription for teens coping with life’s issues Teenagers nationwide can begin submitting entries for the 13 th Annual Expressions by Walgreens , an artistic challenge for high school students that awards monetary prizes in four categories: visual arts, media arts, spoken word, and creative writing. Entries are being accepted now through March 31, 2023. “Every generation... Read More

Results On Track to Achieve Full-Year Adjusted EPS Guidance; Company Raises Sales Guidance First quarter financial highlights First quarter loss per share* was $4.31 compared to earnings per share (EPS*) of $4.13 in the year-ago quarter reflecting a $6.5 billion pre-tax charge recognized in connection with the previously announced opioid litigation settlement frameworks and certain other opioid-related matters Adjusted EPS... Read More

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Roz Brewer, and Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer, James Kehoe, will present at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 11:15 a.m. PT (2:15 p.m. ET). The appearance will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Walgreens Boots Alliance... Read More

Bipartisan, common-sense legislation will help curtail online sale of stolen and counterfeit products Today, Walgreens issued the following statement on the passage of the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) Consumers Act in the U.S. Congressional 2023 omnibus spending package. “Walgreens is grateful that Congress has included this common-sense measure in the 2023 omnibus spending... Read More