<ul><li>Walgreens is increasing its use of robots to fill prescriptions for its retail locations, with plans to have 11 micro-fulfillment centers serving over 5,000 stores by the end of the year.</li><li>These centers handled 40% of prescription volume on average at supported pharmacies, filling around 16 million prescriptions per month at different sites.</li><li>The use of robots allows more flexibility to bring down costs, increase care, and speed up therapy, giving Walgreens a competitive edge over some rivals.</li><li>Other companies like Walmart, Albertsons, and Kroger are also utilizing micro-fulfillment facilities for dispensing grocery items and prescriptions, aiming to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.</li></ul>

Walgreens Reportedly Upping Use of Robot-Powered Pharmacies

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