General News
09 April 2020
Walgreens Find Care™ Introduces New Telehealth Features Enabling Easier Access to Care from Home During COVID-19 Pandemic
DEERFIELD, Ill., April 09, 2020 - Walgreens today announced the expansion of the Walgreens Find Care™ platform to include new features and telehealth service providers, connecting patients and customers with more options to get convenient and affordable access to care from their computers and mobile devices. The launch of additional features and providers on Walgreens Find Care coincides with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to use telehealth to help address medical needs while supporting social distancing, an important step in managing the impact of COVID-19.
07 April 2020
Walgreens Expanding Drive-Thru Testing To 15 New Locations in Seven States
DEERFIELD, Ill., April 07, 2020 - Furthering its commitment to provide greater access to COVID-19 testing and community resources, Walgreens is working to expand drive-thru testing to 15 new sites in seven states, the company announced today. The states included are Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas. The expansion is a next step building on Walgreens’ collaboration with the Administration, federal health agencies, and state and local authorities.
03 April 2020
Walgreens Implementing Additional Safety Measures to Protect Employees and Customers
Ensuring the health and safety of its team members, customers and communities is Walgreens top priority, now more than ever. The company is committed to providing a safe environment in stores chain-wide, and is taking additional measures for team members on the frontlines of care, as well as those across its supply chain, as part of Walgreens broader efforts to support the communities it serves throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
31 March 2020
Walgreens and Postmates Expand On-Demand Delivery Service to 7,000 Stores Nationwide*
SAN FRANCISCO & DEERFIELD, Ill., March 31, 2020 - To address the rising need for home delivery, Walgreens and Postmates have expanded on-demand delivery to now service consumers nationwide*.
27 March 2020
Walgreens Drive-Thru Isn’t Just for Prescription Pick-up Anymore, as Company Expands Product Pick-up Offering at Its Drive-Thrus Nationwide
As more and more people across the country continue to look for safe and convenient options to pick up daily essentials amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens is now offering select products at its more than 7,300 pharmacy drive-thrus nationwide. The offering provides greater convenience while also helping to promote social distancing, and is another way Walgreens is helping to support patients and customers during this time.
22 March 2020
Walgreens Recognizes Ongoing Commitment of Hourly Team Members in Stores and Distribution Centers with One-Time Bonus
In further appreciation of the role Walgreens team members in its stores and distributions centers are playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for their ongoing commitment to customer care, the company announced a one-time bonus for these employees.
22 March 2020
Walgreens Update on COVID-19 Testing
As we announced on March 13, we are working with the Administration and state and local health officials to help provide and expand access to COVID-19 testing. This past weekend (March 21-22), we activated our first drive-thru testing site in the Chicago area.
18 March 2020
Walgreens Announces Temporary Changes to Store Operating Hours
DEERFIELD, Ill., March 18, 2020 - To better support its store team members during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also continuing to meet the needs of customers and communities, Walgreens has adjusted its operating hours. Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, most Walgreens stores nationwide will have adjusted operating hours.