Walgreens Boots Alliance is a global leader in retail pharmacy, touching millions of lives every day through our convenient retail locations and easy-to-use digital platforms. With more than 170 years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation, our company is committed to impacting people’s lives for the better.
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History
See what we've accomplished during our 170+ years of service.1800s Expand ImageDownload Image 1849 John Boot opens first Boots store, selling herbal remedies, in Goose Gate, Nottingham, UK Expand ImageDownload Image 1851 Maison Thomas pharmaceutical distributor is founded in Agen, France Expand ImageDownload Image 1870 The Boots business begins to develop under Jesse Boot, John Boot's son Expand ImageDownload Image 1896 Interpharm pharmaceutical distributor... -
Our Business
Walgreens Boots Alliance brings together some of the best, and most recognized brands in healthcare, retail and beauty, with a purpose to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives...Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest drugstore chains in the U.S. and has strong market positions in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Our company's two segments are United States and International. In order to best leverage the size, scale and expertise of our large company, we operate a number of global, cross-divisional functions. United States Segment Our United States segment is made... -
Corporate Responsibility
As a health and well-being enterprise, our purpose is to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives through our contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, a sustainable...We are deeply committed to maximizing our positive impact and our influence for good. Below, learn more about how we partner with community organizations to improve societal health and well-being, work to protect the planet, do business fairly and with integrity, and foster a safe and inclusive workplace. Share and Support Download and share some of our exciting milestones with your social...
- See how we make a difference in people’s lives every day.
We are one of the world’s largest purchasers of prescription drugs and many other health and well-being products.
We are the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination across the U.S. and Europe.
Walgreens Boots Alliance spans more than 25* countries.
We have a rich portfolio of highly regarded and long-established product brands, which we continue to internationalize.
We serve more than 250,000 points of care.
* As of Aug. 31, 2020.
