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Walgreens has a tough quarter

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. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

People walk by a Walgreens store in San Francisco.
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.

Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

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Walgreens has a tough quarter