Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD are opening the first Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practice in the Chicago area, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
The practice’s physicians, advanced practice providers and pharmacists are supported through electronic medical records and technology that reduces administrative tasks, Walgreens said.
Village Medical at Walgreens is a primary care practice located alongside a Walgreens pharmacy location. Walgreens is promoting the move as coordinated primary care and pharmacy services. Walgreens pharmacists can fill prescriptions immediately following medical visits.
The new Village Medical includes eight exam rooms and on-site labs to offer full-service primary care, Walgreens said. This includes the management of chronic conditions, Healthcare Finance reports. Read more.
