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Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores

The pharmacy giant said it would close the stores over the next three years and plans to “redeploy” the majority of the workers at the closed stores.

By Amanda Holpuch

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Walgreens Plans ‘Significant’ Store Closures, Citing Weak Consumer Spending

The pharmacy giant told investors that shaky consumer spending was affecting its retail operations. But some said the company’s strategy was also to blame.

By Danielle Kaye

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CVS and Walgreens Will Begin Selling Abortion Pills This Month

The pill mifepristone will be available with a prescription at pharmacy counters in a few states to start.

By Pam Belluck

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UnitedHealth Cyberattack Disrupts Prescription Drug Coverage

For nearly a week, people have been waylaid at pharmacies after a unit of the nation’s largest insurer was shut down by a possible ransomware assault.

By Reed Abelson

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