Walgreen announced that it “is now offering daily testing for total cholesterol and HDL (high density lipoprotein), blood glucose and A1C at more than 1,400 pharmacies in 33 states, as well as Washington, D.C. Each test also includes a free blood pressure reading and personal consultation with a Walgreens pharmacist ... Tests are available to those age 18 and over at select stores during pharmacy hours daily with no appointment necessary.”
Walgreens pharmacists administer tests by fingerstick. Cost for testing is $30 for cholesterol and HDL, $20 for blood glucose, $35 for AIC testing (for self-identified diabetics only).
Walgreens pharmacists administer tests by fingerstick. Cost for testing is $30 for cholesterol and HDL, $20 for blood glucose, $35 for AIC testing (for self-identified diabetics only).
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Yet another example of information-driven marketing.
