Walgreens Boots Alliance is a global leader in retail and wholesale 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 and innovation, our company has a long-term commitment to impact people’s lives for the better.
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 recognized brands in healthcare, retail and beauty, with a purpose: to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. Our...Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest drugstore chains in the U.S., has strong market positions in Europe, Latin America and Asia, and is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in Europe. Our company's three Divisions are: Retail Pharmacy USA, Retail Pharmacy International and Pharmaceutical Wholesale. In order to ensure we leverage the size, scale and expertise of our large and...
Our Stories
Stay informed and connected with what’s going on at WBA by catching the latest company stories and videos.Category All Pharmacy & Healthcare Retail & Innovation Global Impact People & Perspectives Learn more Finding solutions to plastic pollution Global Impact Single-use plastic pollution is one of the most important environmental issues facing the world today. Learn how Walgreens Boots Alliance is stepping forward to reduce its plastics footprint. By... August 12, 2020 Learn more Growing Boots...
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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 115,000 points of care.
* As of August 31, 2019, using publicly available information for AmerisourceBergen.
Living Our Values, Vision and Purpose We are boldly committed to creating a better world through health and wellness. See how we’re making this a reality through our core values, company vision and brand purpose. Leadership Team Propelling our company and the industry forward takes passion and expertise. Meet the people leading the way. Equity Method Investments Our equity method investments enable us to extend our healthcare solutions and convenience offering to the communities we serve.
History See what we've accomplished during our 170+ years of service.
