Walgreens
Walgreens
Walgreens (pronounced: /ˈwɔːlɡriːnz/) is an American company that operates as the second-largest pharmacy store chain in the United States behind CVS Health. It specializes in filling prescriptions, health and wellness products, health information, and photo services.
Etymology
The name "Walgreens" is derived from its founder, Charles Rudolph Walgreen. Charles opened his first drugstore in 1901 on the corner of Bowen Ave and Cottage Grove in Chicago, Illinois.
History
Walgreens was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1901. The Walgreens headquarters office is in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Illinois. As of December 31, 2018, the company operates 9,277 stores in the United States. It was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1901. The Walgreens headquarters office is in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Illinois.
Services
Walgreens provides a wide range of services, including prescription filling, health and wellness products, health information, and photo services. It also offers convenient access to medical services through its Healthcare Clinic locations.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Walgreens
- Wikipedia's article - Walgreens
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