Walgreens to Host Diabetes Wellness Clinics with Free Testing at In-Store Events Nationwide

More than 1,500 Walgreens locations to hold events in recognition of American
Diabetes Month
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(Business Wire)--
Walgreens (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG), the nation`s largest drugstore chain with more
than 70,000 health service providers, will host its first-ever Diabetes Wellness
Events at more than 1,500 stores nationwide in November. The events, held in
recognition of American Diabetes Month, will take place between Nov. 9-13 and
Nov. 16-20 at most 24-hour Walgreens stores.

Each of these locations will host a six-hour walk-in clinic offering free blood
glucose testing, or, for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, free A1C testing.
Free pharmacist consultations are also available. Each store`s clinic will be
held on one day during either the Nov. 9-13 or Nov. 16-20 timeframe.

For more information on the Walgreens Diabetes Wellness Events and to find the
nearest event, consumers can visit www.walgreens.com/diabeteswellness or call
1-877-W-and-You (1-877-926-3968).

"We`re proud to offer diabetes testing and information at no cost through these
events, furthering Walgreens commitment to providing quality, accessible health
care to thousands of communities nationwide," said Kermit Crawford, Walgreens
senior vice president of pharmacy. "Our clinics will build on the greater
awareness around diabetes this month, and we`ll continue to work year-round to
give people the tools and information to fight this serious disease."

Walgreens also announced it will donate $1 to the American Diabetes Association
for every test performed at its Diabetes Wellness Events, up to $100,000.

The Walgreens Diabetes Wellness Events are being sponsored in part by Novo
Nordisk and Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care. Novo Nordisk is the maker of the
FlexPen pre-filled insulin pen and a world leader in diabetes care serving 179
countries worldwide. Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care is a leader in diabetes
monitoring systems and other products and services that simplify life for people
with diabetes and health care professionals.

Additionally, U.S. Wellness, Inc., a provider of health education and screening
services, is supporting Walgreens staffing of testing operations at the clinics
nationwide.

Nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States live with diabetes,
and an additional 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Visit Walgreens.com/diabetes for the latest news and information on diabetes
prevention and management plus tips, recipes and more to help people living with
diabetes lead healthier, fuller lives.

About Walgreens

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is the nation`s largest drugstore chain with
fiscal 2009 sales of $63 billion. The company operates 7,045 drugstores in all
50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Walgreens provides the most
convenient access to consumer goods and services and cost-effective pharmacy,
health and wellness services in America through its retail drugstores, Walgreens
Health Services division and Walgreens Health and Wellness division. Walgreens
Health Services assists pharmacy patients and prescription drug and medical
plans through Walgreens Health Initiatives Inc. (a pharmacy benefit manager),
Walgreens Mail Service Inc., Walgreens Home Care Inc., Walgreens Specialty
Pharmacy LLC and SeniorMed LLC (a pharmacy provider to long-term care
facilities). Walgreens Health and Wellness Division includes Take Care Health
Systems, the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health and
wellness centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700
locations throughout the country.

Walgreens
Jim Cohn, (847) 914-2950
james.cohn@walgreens.com
http://news.walgreens.com

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