While new 2012 Medicare Part D data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shows that plans with preferred pharmacy networks are now a popular choice among Medicare

Company Intends to Strengthen its Core Business by: -- Leveraging the Best Community-Based Store Network in America -- Enhancing the Customer Experience for Shoppers, Patients and Payors -- Targeting $1 Billion in Annual Cost Reductions by Fiscal 2011 Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) today outlined at its Analyst Day conference in Chicago a series of strategic initiatives to create shareholder value.

Walgreens (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG) has reopened its store at 2501 61st St. in Galveston, Texas, providing needed supplies and pharmacy service to people in the area and relief workers.

Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG) will speak to investors at two upcoming conferences in September. Jeffrey A. Rein, Walgreens Chairman and CEO, will present at the 15th Annual Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on Sept. 4 at 3:45 Eastern time. On Sept. 5, Wade D.

Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG), through its subsidiary Option Care Enterprises, Inc., has completed its acquisition of CuraScript Infusion Pharmacy, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Express Scripts, Inc.