Walgreens Introduces Daily Health Testing for Cholesterol, Blood Glucose and Body Composition at Stores in Maryland
December 09 2013 - 1:19PM
Business Wire
Further expanding the scope of convenient, preventive health
care services provided by its pharmacists, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG)
(NASDAQ: WAG) is now offering daily testing for cholesterol, blood
glucose and body composition at more than 60 stores in Maryland.
Each test also includes a free blood pressure reading and personal
consultation with a Walgreens pharmacist.
“Providing convenient, affordable access to health testing
services is an important part of our commitment to disease
prevention and chronic care management,” said Jon Reitz, market
pharmacy director, Walgreens. “As the most accessible health care
providers, our pharmacists are spending more time with patients
through consultations, immunizations, medication questions or
concerns, health testing and other important services to help our
customers get, stay and live well.”
Tests are available to those ages 18 and over at most stores
during pharmacy hours daily with no appointment necessary.
Walgreens offers health testing daily at more than 4,100 stores in
41 states. To find the nearest Walgreens offering these testing
services, visit the store locator at
www.walgreens.com/findahealthtest, or call 1-877-W-and-YOU
(1-877-926-3968).
Walgreens pharmacists administer tests by fingerstick. Cost for
testing is:
- Total Cholesterol - $35
- Blood Glucose - $20
- Body Composition - $15
- Wellness Pack: Cholesterol, Blood
Glucose and Body Composition - $65
- Blood pressure – free with every health
test
Test results are not for diagnostic or treatment purposes and
are not conclusive as to the absence or presence of any health
condition. Customers are encouraged to share test results with
their primary care physician.
Total Cholesterol Testing
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recommends that all
adults have their cholesterol levels checked at least every five
years. However, adults over age 45 or with other risk factors for
heart disease or stroke should talk with their primary care
physician about whether more frequent testing is
necessary. Walgreens total cholesterol tests include a review
of triglycerides, HDL and LDL.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, one-third of U.S. adults have high cholesterol, which
can significantly increase the risk of heart disease or stroke.
Blood Glucose Testing
The American Diabetes Association recommends blood glucose
testing every three years for people with normal levels or in good
health with no risk factors. Those who are overweight and/or over
age 45 should talk with their doctor about whether more frequent
testing is recommended. For more information or recommendations
regarding testing and regulating blood glucose visit,
www.diabetes.org.
Body Composition Testing
The American Heart Association recommends body composition tests
to detect various health problems including high blood pressure and
diabetes which can increase risk for heart disease and stroke.
About Walgreens
As the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2013 sales
of $72 billion, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) vision is to be the
first choice in health and daily living for everyone in America,
and beyond. Each day, Walgreens provides more than 6 million
customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer
goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and
wellness services and advice in communities across America.
Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty,
infusion, medical facility and mail service, along with respiratory
services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs
for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health
systems, pharmacy benefit managers and the public sector. The
company operates 8,197 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Take Care Health
Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most
comprehensive manager of worksite health and wellness centers,
provider practices, and in-store convenient care clinics, with more
than 750 locations throughout the country.
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