PYMNTS.com May 20, 2025
Walgreens says it is boosting its investment in robotics with its new Minnesota-based micro-fulfillment center.
The center, announced Tuesday (May 20), is based in the town of Brooklyn Park and will support nearly 200 Walgreens locations throughout the Midwest, including 145 in Minnesota alone, processing a projected 13 million prescriptions each year.
“Our pharmacists working in locations supported by our micro-fulfillment sites are spending less time filling prescriptions and more time on patient care, like providing medication adherence support or administering vaccines — all of which help strengthen the health of our communities and provide a better overall patient experience,” Kayla Heffington, vice president, pharmacy operating model, Walgreens said in a news release.
As the release noted, micro-fulfillment centers are...
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