The Latest Breaking News from Walgreens

Walgreens agrees to pay US up to $350m for illegally filling opioid prescriptions

Drugstore chain settles with DoJ over claims it dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions for more than a decade

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2025

Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

‘It might be gutted’ – Boots braces for dose of private equity’s bitter medicine

The 176-year-old chemist is preparing for another change of hands. What’s the mood of staff and residents at its home base in Nottinghamshire?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025

38 People Are Sharing Modern ‘Conveniences’ That They Can’t Stand

Just because something is new doesn’t automatically make it better, easier to use, and more consumer-friendly than older technology. The post 38 People Are Sharing Modern ‘Conveniences’ That They Can’t Stand first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 24, 2025

Walgreens employee arrested for assault after attempting to stop shoplifter

A Walgreens employee is behind bars on assault with a deadly weapon charges in San Francisco after he was accused of stabbing a would-be shoplifter in the eye.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels

The Food and Drug Administration is asking retailers to remove a small number of acne creams from their shelves that contain slightly elevated levels of a chemical linked to cancer

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Walgreens Boots Alliance: Don’t Write Off This Asset Champ Yet

Walgreens Boots Alliance agreed to an $11.45 per share buyout by Sycamore Partners, but shareholders can reject the deal and holdout for a better offer.

MarketBeat · Mar 11, 2025

Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation

The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2025

Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing Higher on Powell Speech

Investors cheered after Fed Chair Powell repeated his confidence in the strength of the U.S. economy.

Kiplinger · Mar 7, 2025

Walgreens Is Going Private. Is It Too Late to Buy WBA Stock?

Walgreens stock opened about 8% up on Friday following news it has agreed to go private in a $23.7 billion deal with Sycamore Partners.

Barchart · Mar 7, 2025