Vaccination

Flu cases already up 23% this season

(HealthDay)—Flu activity in the United States is 23% higher so far this season than in 2020, sales of flu medications at Walgreens suggest.

Addiction

Walgreens worst violator in tobacco sales to minors, FDA says

(HealthDay)—Walgreens' high rate of violations for selling tobacco products to minors has led U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., to ask for a meeting with the company to discuss the issue.

Health

Walgreens, insurers push expansion of virtual doctor visits

Millions of people will be able to see a doctor on their smartphones or laptops for everyday ailments once the nation's largest drugstore chain and two major insurers expand a budding push into virtual health care.

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