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Services delve into prescription deliveries

9/22/2021

Gopuff started Philadelphia tests of its virtual pharmacy earlier this year, providing drinks and convenience foods as well as medications, as prescription delivery becomes a growing sector. Postmates partnered with Walgreens to start the service six years ago, and Uber Eats, DoorDash and Instacart have also been expanding into the area.

Researchers: Walgreens exposed COVID-19 data on web

9/20/2021

Walgreens left personal data of customers who received COVID-19 tests online for anyone to collect, security researchers report. "The technical process that Walgreens deployed to protect people's sensitive information was nearly nonexistent," says Zach Edwards of analytics firm Victory Medium.

Instacart will now deliver groceries around-the-clock

9/20/2021

Instacart is ramping up its focus on speed and convenience, announcing it will deliver products all day every day from partners including CVS, Rite Aid, Safeway and Walgreens. In addition to the 24/7 service, Instacart is also offering extended delivery hours for retailers that either open early or stay open late.

Northwell, Walgreens forge health care partnership

9/20/2021

Walgreens will have access to Northwell Health's telehealth providers, and the pharmacy will become Northwell's in-network provider, in a five-year deal effective in New York state. Walgreens and Northwell are also considering the addition of retail clinics at some of the pharmacy's locations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Execs visit White House to discuss vaccine mandate

9/20/2021

President Joe Biden had a meeting yesterday with Microsoft president Brad Smith, Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer and Kaiser Permanente CEO Greg Adams at the White House to talk about COVID-19 vaccination programs at these companies following the Biden administration's announcement that all companies with 100 or more employees will be required to mandate vaccines or regular testing protocols under the COVID-19 Action Plan. Earlier this week, the Consumer Brands Association, which represents consumer packaged goods companies such as Coca-Cola, Kellogg and General Mills, sent a letter to the White House urging the administration to clarify key details of the order.

Northwell, Walgreens forge health care partnership

9/17/2021

Walgreens will have access to Northwell Health's telehealth providers and the pharmacy will become Northwell's in-network provider in a five-year deal effective in New York state. Walgreens and Northwell are also considering the addition of retail clinics at some of the pharmacy's locations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Execs visit White House to discuss vaccine mandate

9/16/2021

President Joe Biden had a meeting yesterday with Microsoft president Brad Smith, Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer and Kaiser Permanente CEO Greg Adams at the White House to talk about COVID-19 vaccination programs at these companies following the Biden administration's announcement that all companies with 100 or more employees will be required to mandate vaccines or regular testing protocols under the COVID-19 Action Plan. Earlier this week, the Consumer Brands Association, which represents consumer packaged goods companies such as Coca-Cola, Kellogg and General Mills, sent a letter to the White House urging the administration to clarify key details of the order.

Researchers: Walgreens exposed COVID-19 data on web

9/16/2021

Walgreens left personal data of customers who received COVID-19 tests online for anyone to collect, security researchers report. "The technical process that Walgreens deployed to protect people's sensitive information was nearly nonexistent," says Zach Edwards of analytics firm Victory Medium.

Calif. insurer offers new services with Walgreens deal

9/15/2021

Blue Shield of California has partnered with Walgreens to offer better health care access and additional services to its members. The partnership, which will start later this year with a planned expansion in 2022, will focus on Walgreens' Health Corner services, allowing Blue Shield members to consult with health advisors and gain access to various services such as blood pressure screenings, mammography care coordination, and A1C blood tests.

Who are the biggest spenders at Walgreens?

9/13/2021

An estimated 78% of US consumers live within five miles of one of the country's more than 9,000 Walgreens and Duane Reade stores, and the pharmacy chain's average customer is a white suburban baby boomer earning over $80,000 annually, according to data from analytics firm Numerator. The company generated global sales of $139.5 billion in 2020, and filled 818 million prescriptions.