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2026
Iowa pharmacy board fines two Walgreens stores
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy fined two Walgreens stores in Iowa $1,000 each and ordered them to develop new policies. The board alleged negligence and failures related to temporary pharmacy closures, including inadequate notice that delayed customers’ access to medications.
2026
Walgreens reaches settlement over Aaron Carter prescriptions
Aaron Carter's estate reached a settlement with Walgreens over wrongful death claims concerning prescriptions filled before Carter's death in 2022.
2026
Walgreens reaches settlement in wrongful death lawsuit
Aaron Carter’s family reached a settlement with Walgreens and Santa Monica Medical Plaza Pharmacy in a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of Carter’s son. The family had claimed that Walgreens willingly overprescribed medications to Carter; the settlement terms were confidential.
2022
Shipt partners with Walgreens and 7-Eleven for same-day delivery
Shipt announced partnerships with Walgreens and 7-Eleven to offer customers same-day delivery of products from both retailers through the Shipt marketplace. The article says the retailers’ offerings were available that week.
2021
Lawsuit over Xulane birth control patch
A patient sued Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Mylan Technologies, and Walgreen Co. over alleged product liability, negligence, breach of warranty, and failure to warn concerning the Xulane birth control patch. The article says the case was removed from an Illinois state court to federal court the previous Friday.
2021
NAI Legacy completes acquisition of a Walgreens property
NAI Legacy completed the acquisition of a $7.1 million single-tenant, net-leased Walgreens property in Rapid City, South Dakota, for placement in a Delaware Statutory Trust.
2021
Zeikos sues Walgreens over alleged contract breaches
Zeikos sued Walgreen Co., alleging that it breached two contracts, including by failing to place merchandise in 5,000 stores and by failing to pay authorized credits. The allegations are claims in the complaint, not a court determination.
2021
Lawsuit filed over NP Thyroid injuries
Patricia Vosburgh filed suit against Acella Pharmaceuticals and Walgreen Co. alleging personal injury from Acella's NP Thyroid and claiming the defendants failed to warn about associated risks. These are allegations in the complaint.
2021
Wing and Walgreens announce drone delivery plans in Texas
Wing said Walgreens will use Wing’s drones to make deliveries from a store in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, serving parts of Frisco and Little Elm. Wing said it expected to launch a commercial service there in the coming months.
2021
Walgreens partners with Synchrony on credit card program
Walgreens is launching a new credit card program in partnership with Synchrony Bank, which will issue the cards. The program includes a myWalgreens Mastercard and a myWalgreens Credit Card.
2021
Walgreens sued over alleged wrongful termination
Walgreens was sued by former employee Madelaine Esquibel, who alleged that the company violated California employment laws and wrongfully terminated her after she requested pregnancy-related accommodations. These are allegations in the complaint.
2021
Pharmatech sues Walgreens over consignment contract
Pharmatech filed a complaint against Walgreens in the Southern District of California, alleging material breach of a consignment sale contract. Pharmatech also alleges that Walgreens failed to pay for units sold during the notice period and returned unsold, damaged products.
2021
Former employee sues Walgreens over alleged employment violations
Former Walgreens employee Cristie Robbins accused the retailer of violating the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act, retaliation, and gender discrimination. The lawsuit was removed to federal court on Friday.
2021
Walgreens partners on Chicago pop-up health events
Walgreens and CORE served as official partners for a two-day health event in Chicago organized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The event included COVID-19 vaccinations and testing and other health services.
2021
Walgreens and Uber Eats announce first-order discount
Walgreens and Uber Eats announced a promotion offering customers $20 off their first order of $30 or more through June 27.
2021
Optinetix sues Walgreens over mobile app patent
Optinetix Inc. filed suit against Walgreens Co. in the Eastern District of Texas, alleging that Walgreens knowingly infringed its patented technology by incorporating it into the Walgreens mobile app. The allegations are claims by the plaintiff, not a court finding.
2021
EPIC Worldwide and Walgreens announce fleet advertising partnership
EPIC Worldwide announced a partnership with Walgreens to offer advertising on Walgreens' fleet of trucks; EPIC will facilitate the initial launch and manage the program.
2021
IEHP and Walgreens partner on vaccine clinics
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) partnered with Walgreens and the Inland Empire Disabilities Collaborative to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics at IEHP's Victorville Community Resource Center. The first clinic was held on April 5 and administered 465 vaccines.
2021
Soylent expands distribution through Walgreens
Soylent expanded its retail distribution through a national launch in U.S. Walgreens locations, including Duane Reade stores, under a strategic partnership with Walgreens.
2021
Arkansas attorney general sues Walgreens over opioid orders
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed suit against Walgreens, alleging that the retailer failed to report and prevent suspicious opioid purchases as required by law. The state seeks injunctive relief, civil penalties and damages.