Walgreens continues helping families even in a moment of crisis

Posted by Tiara on January 15, 2012

This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

On 2011, Walgreens tried to negotiate with Express Scripts to get a new contract and continue being a part of its pharmacy provider network. However, Express Scripts didn’t accept, so as of January 1st of 2012, Walgreens is no longer distributed by E. S. across the States, including the Duane Reade pharmacies in the New York City area.

I’m not sure whether I should describe this situation as ‘catastrophic‘ or to simply tell my readers ‘Look, Walgreens is gone, so go and pick another brand for your medical needs.‘

It’s a catastrophic situation because the Walgreens and Express Script dispute turns into trouble for all patients living on prescription drugs branded ‘Walgreens’. Patients (the ‘customers’) are also employees whose employers chose Walgreens as a pharmacy option, and US troops who make use of the Tricare health program, which is supported by Walgreens indeed.

It’s also catastrophic to all patients who own an Express Scripts prescription insurance card – they and their health plans are the first to be affected by this situation.

Gladly Walgreens never abandons its patients, even though we all know it’s not enough, seen that the debate is still fresh. The Walgreens Prescription Savings Club is offering very cheap annual memberships to help families (it covers you, your spouse, your children and pets) get their necessity drugs for just $10/year, while an individual membership will cost $5. That’s so little compared to other brands! It’s also so touching that they’re doing everything they can even at a risky time like this… it shows the great care Walgreens has for its customers/patients. :)

We can do something to help Walgreens too. If you have a social network account you can: