It's exiting 160 VillageMD primary-care clinics, up from the previously planned 60.
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Walgreens' healthcare business reported an operating loss of $1.7 billion in 2023, and VillageMD makes up the bulk of that business.
The move to close so many clinics has some analysts questioning whether Walgreens plans to ditch its healthcare bets altogether.
A Walgreens spokesperson said VillageMD has exited or plans to exit Florida, Indiana, Chicago, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Nevada.
Persons:
VillageMD, —, Tim Wentworth, Roz Brewer, Mary Langowski, John Driscoll, they've, Jack Slevin, Jefferies, Allen Lutz, Slevin, Cigna
Organizations:
Walgreens, Service, Express, Health, Summit Health, WBA, BofA Securities, Shields Health Solutions, Healthcare
Locations:
VillageMD, Chicago, Florida , Indiana, Chicago , Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Nevada