Tag #Pharmacy

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Walgreens Shuts Five California Stores Amidst Nationwide Closures

Walgreens will close five underperforming stores in California by March 2024, impacting 93 employees, as part of a larger plan to shut over 1,000 stores by 2027 due to changing consumer behavior and online competition, while its competitor CVS has greater scale and leverage.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Walgreens Beats Q1 Expectations Amidst Restructuring

Walgreens reported exceeding first-quarter expectations with $39.46 billion in revenue and 51 cents adjusted EPS, driven by cost-cutting and store closures despite facing reimbursement pressure, weak consumer spending, and challenges in its primary care expansion; the company plans to close 1,200 st...

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40% Bias Score

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Spain to Allow Pharmacists to Dispense Repeat Prescriptions for Chronic Conditions

Spain is considering a new law allowing pharmacists to dispense repeat prescriptions for chronic conditions like migraines after an initial doctor's visit, aiming to improve patient access to necessary medications; however, concerns about patient safety and potential overmedication remain.

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Good Health and Well-being
cnn.com
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Walgreens in Talks for Privatization Deal Amid Financial Struggles

Walgreens is reportedly in talks with Sycamore Partners for a potential privatization deal, which could lead to the sale of assets and further store closures; the company's stock surged nearly 20% on the news.

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44% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Walgreens Exceeds Q1 Profit Expectations Amid Restructuring

Walgreens Boots Alliance surpassed first-quarter profit expectations (51 cents per share vs. 37 cents estimated), driven by restructuring efforts including store closures and a $1 billion cost-cutting program, leading to a nearly 25 percent share price increase.

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44% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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Walgreens Reports $265 Million Quarterly Loss Amidst Turnaround Efforts

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a $265 million first-quarter loss, despite a 7.5% sales increase to $39.5 billion driven by higher pharmacy sales; the company is undergoing a turnaround focused on footprint optimization and healthcare expansion.

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8% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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Walgreens Stock Surges on Reports of Potential Sale to Private Equity Firm

Walgreens shares reached their highest point since October on Tuesday due to reports that the drugstore chain is in talks to be sold to a private equity firm; the company recently reported a significant net loss and announced plans to close 1,200 stores.

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Dutch Pharmacy Workers Strike

Thousands of Dutch pharmacy workers are on strike, demanding better pay, working conditions, and addressing the pressures of the government's preference policy.

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