I haven't been near them in years. But I agree with you. (Reply #24)

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Sat Jul 26, 2014, 03:46 PM

IrishAyes (6,151 posts)

24. I haven't been near them in years. But I agree with you.

As for more independent or regional pharmacies being unable to compete on prices, I've learned that where there's a Walgreens nearby, the others will do wonders to keep their customers.

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46 replies	Author	Time	Post
Time to boycott Walgreens [View all]	coljam	Jul 2014	OP
This is easier said than done. The reason I use them for my medicines is that I need someone to pick	jwirr	Jul 2014	#1
If Costco is nearby, you can get inexpensive...	WhaTHellsgoingonhere	Jul 2014	#15
No Costco. If Costco is in MN at all and if they mail medicines I would love to change to them.	jwirr	Jul 2014	#16
Sorry. Hopefully someone else will see my post	WhaTHellsgoingonhere	Jul 2014	#17
There are several Costco stores in MN - I googled. I need to do more research and call to see if the	jwirr	Jul 2014	#21
Costco Pharmacy Home Delivery:	freshwest	Jul 2014	#40
Bookmarking to use on Monday. Thanks.	jwirr	Jul 2014	#45
Mail order might have a lower copay, it all depends on the insurance company.	moriah	Jul 2014	#19
I have a pharmacy that delivers. They have a "Simplify my meds" program where they refill	Louisiana1976	Jul 2014	#43
Please ask around, then; even if it's not an advertised service, some pharmacies will deliver just	IrishAyes	Jul 2014	#25
There's another way	frazzled	Jul 2014	#30
already do....worse service ever and now	5X	Jul 2014	#2
I'm very sorry to hear that.	IrishAyes	Jul 2014	#27
Already started and I used to spend lots there.	broiles	Jul 2014	#3
Here is a link that explains their new policy...	5X	Jul 2014	#4
it is the dea turning pharmacies into law enforcement	questionseverything	Jul 2014	#10
Well I guess Limbaugh won't be getting his OxyContin at Walgreens anymore.	totodeinhere	Jul 2014	#14
During the 00s, Walgreen's was the only retailer opening new URBAN locations...	TheDebbieDee	Jul 2014	#5
willing to do this but, all the local pharmacies are way on the other side of town ... so that	Tuesday Afternoon	Jul 2014	#6
Not a clear choice	Tommymac	Jul 2014	#34
Thanks. Will think about this. Leaning to RiteAid	Tuesday Afternoon	Jul 2014	#39
NP you are welcome. Same choice I made a few years ago - same reason as you. :)	Tommymac	Jul 2014	#46
Question, Have They Decided to Definitely Move?	Stuart G	Jul 2014	#7
Found a thread saying they won't do it but can't find it now. Here's who's pushing it, shareholders:	freshwest	Jul 2014	#12
If anyone ever thought of you as other than bold, I'd send for the butterfly nets.	IrishAyes	Jul 2014	#28
Ugh,	hollysmom	Jul 2014	#8
it should be none of their fucking business what meds i take. they are a store. my doctor prescribes	spanone	Jul 2014	#9
I told my husband about Walgreen going off shore and he	Skidmore	Jul 2014	#11
Anyone here opposed to their new drug policy know people addicted to pain meds?	Motown_Johnny	Jul 2014	#13
Yes addiction to pain meds is a serious problem. But it's not the place of Walgreens to decide	totodeinhere	Jul 2014	#18
Well, at least when we get recreational pot in every state,	IrishAyes	Jul 2014	#29
they employ a lot of disabled folks	Liberal_in_LA	Jul 2014	#20
You do business here, you pay your fair share here, just like everybody else	blkmusclmachine	Jul 2014	#22
Holy Shit - This bullshit story still has legs?	Indydem	Jul 2014	#23
If they have NO intention of moving, don't you think it would be better business to say so ASAP?	IrishAyes	Jul 2014	#32
Here is an article posted today and it appears they are headed in this direction. We should	Pisces	Jul 2014	#35
But they are a Red Leaning Company donation wise.	Tommymac	Jul 2014	#36
I haven't been near them in years. But I agree with you.	IrishAyes	Jul 2014	#24
This article in Crain's Chicago Business, July 7,2014 implies there has NOT been a vote to move yet	Stuart G	Jul 2014	#26
And that's why we need to keep the pressure on them, through boycott and letters	frazzled	Jul 2014	#37
Thanks for the information.	freshwest	Jul 2014	#41
I unfortunately, for now, work at Walgreen's	Drale	Jul 2014	#31
I agree 100% I will take my dollars to CVS. I'm surprised more Republicans aren't on this shop	Pisces	Jul 2014	#33
Thank you all for an informative thread...	Mike Nelson	Jul 2014	#38
I hate to say this, but Walgreen's is the cheapest	RebelOne	Jul 2014	#44
I hate CVS with a passion. Partly because they bought out	vanlassie	Jul 2014	#42

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