Walgreens has a tough quarter
People walk by a Walgreens store in San Francisco.
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Pharmacy chain Walgreens reported a 3.8 percent drop in sales for the quarter. The company cited a weak cough, cold and flu season — and declining profits from generic and branded prescription drugs.
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