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HEALTH EQUITY

Walgreens commitment to health equity

Striving for health equity is in everyone's interest, and it's crucial to address the social factors that affect patient outcomes. Walgreens is reimagining local healthcare for all with our nationwide reach, centrally backed initiatives and the evolving role of our pharmacists. We're narrowing gaps in care for underserved populations by understanding the needs of our communities, making healthcare more accessible, educating patients, and collaborating with local and national organizations across the healthcare ecosystem.

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Patient education

We collaborate with key players across the healthcare ecosystem and in local communities to improve health outcomes. We educate patients about why and how to stay on track with their medication regimens, promote health literacy for specific conditions, and address concerns to improve their overall health.

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Greater access to quality care

Walgreens connects with patients in underserved areas through our nationwide footprint, omnichannel presence and high-touch pharmacist consultations. We make care convenient and accessible through dedicated initiatives, including COVID-19 and flu vaccine equity, free delivery services, and healthy food offerings.

Walgreens works closely with organizations in the communities we serve

Committed to supporting underserved populations

Walgreens provides historically underserved patients with access to expert

pharmacy care and resources, education to understand and manage their

health, and unwavering support through local alliances and collaborations.

More than 50%

of all Walgreens stores support underserved communities.*

Featured research and insights

Presentation

March 16, 2024

Pharmacist check-in calls improve retention and on-time refills among Medicaid patients with newly prescribed medications

A pharmacist check-in call for newly prescribed medications improved on-time refill rates and retention among Medicaid patients.
Poster

May 15, 2022

Factors Associated with Receipt of Second Dose of mRNA-1273 Vaccine at Walgreens Pharmacies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study provides an understanding of mRNA-1273 on time second dose uptake at Walgreens pharmacies and vaccine delivery sites.
Poster

March 30, 2022

Treatment Patterns of Single Instance Breast Cancers Using Matched Real World Data Sources

Combining registry, hospital, pharmacy data sources can identify practical insights to improving oncology care.

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Working to close the gaps

Walgreens strives to support health and well-being in local communities by increasing access to care and education through purposeful collaborations.

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*underserved communities are those experiencing health inequities and/or healthcare access shortages.