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Walgreens
Last updated 11.16.09
What People Are Saying About Walgreens
The Editor
Robyn Galbos
Contributor
In Short – Founded in 1901 in Chicago by Charles R. Walgreen Sr., this neighborhood pharmacy has grown to be one of the nation's largest drugstore chains. Each store carries 25,000 different items--from cleaning products to electronics and greeting cards. Store features include a computerized system connecting pharmacies nationwide via satellite, grocery-store food aisles, one-hour photofinishing and an automated phone system for prescription refills and pre-arranged pickup times. Other services include in-store flu shots and childhood immunizations.
The Details on Walgreens
The Extras:
Most of Walgreens' free-standing stores have drive-thru windows for prescription pickups.
Save Time:
Walgreens' website offers online shopping with free shipping for qualifying orders of $39 or more.
Category:
Pharmacies, Gift Shops, Stationery Stores, Health Food Stores
