Becker's Healthcare May 12, 2025
Walgreens is expanding its use of robotic micro fulfillment centers to handle prescription volume as part of a renewed push to streamline pharmacy operations and address staffing challenges, CNBC reported May 11.
The company told the news outlet it plans to have its 11 automated facilities serve more than 5,000 stores by the end of 2025, up from 4,800 in February.
The centers, first introduced in 2021, use robots and conveyor systems to fill maintenance prescriptions for chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. However, Walgreens had paused...
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