USA – Walgreens Boots Alliance, a global leader in retail pharmacy, has committed approximately US$970 million to acquire a majority stake in Shields Health Solutions to expand its specialty pharmacy business. The investment brings Walgreens’ total stake in Shield to 71%, and the company has an option to acquire the remaining equity interests in the future. The Illinois-based company had taken a minority stake in Shields in 2019. Founded in 2012, Shields Health Solutions helps hospitals provide specialty pharmacy services. Specialty pharmacies are designed to deliver medications with unique handling,…
Read MoreWalgreens invests US$970M to grab controlling stake in Shields Health Company
