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Page 6 2007 Walgreens Annual Report
Quality of life in retirement
As forest preserve volunteers, Evie and Neal
Hartman (above) of Grayslake, Illinois, lead walks
and teach kids how to fish. Whether they’re in
the woodlands, on the tennis court or at their
winter home in Florida, the Hartmans appreciate
Walgreens ability to transfer prescriptions
between states and the convenience of our
1,648 24-hour locations.
Friendly
knowledgeable
focus
approach
It translates into safety
To ensure the safe use of medications for non-English-
speaking patients, Walgreens prints directions in
13 foreign languages. Our Dial-A-Pharmacist network,
used by about 155,000 patients in 2007, complements this
service by allowing patients to connect by phone to a
Walgreen pharmacist who speaks one of these languages.
We also provide large-type prescription directions for
patients who have trouble reading small type.
Pharmacy has been the heart of Walgreens for 106 years,
and is nearly two-thirds of the company’s sales revenue.
Walgreen pharmacy professionals in neighborhoods
across America provide quality care to patients, whether
they’re at our counters and drive-thrus,or using our
mail service or Walgreens.com.
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Compounding interest
About 1 percent of all prescriptions in the United States are
for compounded drugs, whether in the form of capsules,
liquids, gels, lozenges or even lollipops. More than 200
Walgreen pharmacists, including Amanda Selden (left) in
Boulder, Colorado, are trained to compound drugs and
teach the necessary skills to others. When patients need a
compounded prescription, our pharmacy staff identifies the
nearest Walgreens with the equipment to provide the drug,
and then we deliver it in the easiest way for the patient.