An inside look at Walgreens’ primary care and pharmacy model

In a bid to expand its brand image, Walgreens has utilized its relationship with VillageMD, which is majority-owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, to wade further into the provider space, purchasing medical practice Summit Health for $9 billion in November and entering into a strategic partnership with value-based care Pearl Health earlier this month. The pharmacy giant hopes to be a one-stop shop for customers looking for primary care and easy pickup of prescription drugs, though it has run into trouble in recent months...