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Walgreens featured on the Today Show

NBC celebrates pharmacists’ important role during the COVID-19 crisis

Walgreens was recently featured on NBC’s Today Show, in a segment featuring the important role of pharmacists during the COVID-19 crisis. Pharmacist Jamal Downer shared his personal commitment to the profession, reinforcing that he was coming to work “with a purpose.” Also mentioned was Walgreens’ plan to hire 9,500 workers in response to the pandemic.

Watch the full segment below:
 

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