General News

Walgreens, a provider of trusted care in communities since 1901, is helping to raise awareness about skin health this summer with a series of programs to educate the public about skin cancer risks and the importance of early detection. Through interactive, community-focused events featuring dermatologists, knowledgeable pharmacists and specially-trained beauty consultants, Walgreens will offer free resources to help people protect their skin during the summer months.

DEERFIELD, Ill., May 02, 2019 - Walgreens today released its season-ending Flu Index™, ranking the top states and markets (DMAs) experiencing the highest incidence of influenza across the country this season. The Index is based on methodology that includes Walgreens aggregate prescription data from September 2018 through April 2019.

DEERFIELD, Ill., May 01, 2019 - As the most accessible health care providers in the community, and also among the most trusted, pharmacists can play an important role as part of patients’ care teams to help address the growing need for mental health resources. With today marking the beginning of Mental Health Month in the U.S., Walgreens announces a unique collaboration with the National Council for Behavioral Health (National Council) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), to provide Mental Health First Aid training for certain Walgreens pharmacists and team members.

DEERFIELD, Ill, April 24, 2019 - Walgreens today announced updates on its comprehensive efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. The company’s first of its kind safe medication disposal program has collected and safely disposed of more than 1.2 million pounds of unwanted prescriptions, including controlled substances and other medications, reaching a significant milestone in only three years since the effort began.

DEERFIELD, Ill., April 23, 2019 - Walgreens is implementing a new, chain-wide policy that will require customers to be at least 21 years old in order to purchase tobacco products in its stores, the company announced today. 

The iconic Red Nose has returned to Walgreens for its fifth year in support of Red Nose Day, this time with help from some friends. The new Red Nose Day Everyday Heroes hit the shelves of Walgreens and Duane Reade locations nationwide this morning, officially launching the six-week fundraising campaign. The limited-edition Everyday Hero Red Noses – to wear in support of Red Nose Day on Thursday, May 23 – are available for $2 each through June 1, with all profits from sales benefitting Red Nose Day.

DEERFIELD, Ill. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 17, 2019 — Narvar and Walgreens are working together to provide convenient package pick-up and returns for consumers at more than 8,000 Walgreens locations offering FedEx OnSite services, empowering brands with a simple solution to meet consumer demand for more choice and convenience without investing in their own brick-and-mortar footprint.