Healthcare DIVE August 8, 2024
Rebecca Pifer

The decision, disclosed Wednesday in a securities filing, is a sharp reversal to the pharmacy behemoth’s past commitment to building out its healthcare delivery offerings.

Dive Brief:

  • Walgreens is considering a full sale of its stake in VillageMD, after pouring billions of dollars into the unprofitable primary care chain. The decision, disclosed Wednesday in a securities filing, is a sharp reversal to the pharmacy behemoth’s past commitment to building out its healthcare delivery offerings.
  • Walgreens is “currently evaluating a variety of options” in light of VillageMD’s “substantial ongoing and expected future cash requirements,” the company said in the 8-K. “These options could include a sale of all or part of the VillageMD businesses, possible restructuring options and other strategic...

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Topics: Mergers & Acquisitions / JV, Pharma, Pharma / Biotech, Primary care, Provider, Trends
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