In fiscal year 2024, the U.S. drugstore chain Walgreens had net losses of approximately 15.45 billion U.S. dollars, and gross profit of about 26.5 billion U.S. dollars.

Walgreens

Walgreens is based in the United States and has been operating since 1901. In 2014, Walgreens merged with the company Alliance Boots to form Walgreens Boots Alliance. In 2021, Walgreens Boots Alliance was the leading drug store in the United States, based on retail sales.

Drugstore retail in the U.S.

The pharmacy and drug store industry is thriving in the United States. Pharmacy and drug store sales in the United States have increased steadily each year since 1992. Generally speaking, there are two main revenue streams in drugstore retail: prescription sales and over-the-counter sales. The best-selling over-the-counter products in U.S. drugstores are vitamins, cold/allergy tablets, and internal analgesics. Many drugstores also sell cosmetics, personal care items, groceries, and a variety of other products.