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FILE – A Walgreens Pharmacy sign is seen, June 25, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Walgreens has been fined 275,000 by the state of Vermont as part of a settlement of complaints that some of national pharmacy chain’s Vermont stores unexpectedly closed, had untenable working conditions for pharmacists, and made medication and vaccination errors during the coronavirus pandemic, the secretary of state announced Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (AP Photo\/Gene J. Puskar, File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>

MONTPELIER, Vt. \u2014 Walgreens has agreed to pay a $275,000 fine to settle allegations that some of its Vermont stores had untenable working conditions for pharmacists and made medication and vaccination errors during the coronavirus pandemic, the secretary of state announced. <\/p>\n

The Vermont Board of Pharmacy approved the fine as part of the settlement between the state Office of Professional Regulation and the national pharmacy chain, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas said Wednesday, calling it a \u201cbig win for Vermont consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud of the work our OPR investigators and attorneys have done to hold Walgreens accountable and to ensure safe conditions for patients and pharmacy staff,\u201d Copeland Hanzas said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Walgreens said in a statement Thursday that \u201cit disputes the accuracy of the state\u2019s allegations and admits no liability; however, we are pleased to have reached this settlement.\u201d<\/p>\n

The fine follows an 18-month investigation after 70 complaints regarding conditions across Walgreens\u2019 32 Vermont stores, the secretary of state\u2019s office said. <\/p>\n

Walgreens signed a stipulation and consent order earlier this month with the state\u2019s prosecuting attorney. The order said the company has taken steps to improve, including by updating and standardizing policies and procedures for unanticipated pharmacy closings in Vermont; enabling patients to get their prescription filled at another pharmacy if there is a closing; and continuing to provide vaccine training to new and current pharmacy staff. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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