DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced it is expanding its micro-fulfillment network with the opening of a new facility in West Jordan, Utah. The micro-fulfillment center (MFC) will support nearly 96 stores across the region, including 48 in Utah, by automating prescription dispensing, reducing the workload on in-store pharmacy teams, and enabling pharmacists to focus more on patient care.
In May, the company opened a new MFC in Minnesota.
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This latest move underscores the company’s commitment to modernizing community pharmacy to meet the growing demand of both patients and pharmacists.
The West Jordan facility brings Walgreens’ total MFCs to 13 across the country that support over 5,000 stores fulfilling approximately 18 million prescriptions per month.
"Walgreens is focused on reimagining pharmacy operations to meet the needs of today’s patients and tomorrow’s healthcare landscape. Our growing network of micro-fulfillment centers is a key step in building a more resilient and efficient system that empowers our teams and enables deeper support for our communities," said Jon Joplin, vice president, chief technology and operations officer at Walgreens.
"By expanding our micro-fulfillment network, Walgreens is continuing to modernize pharmacy operations to better support our pharmacists and the patients they serve. This new facility will not only serve the local community, but will deliver smarter, more seamless pharmacy experiences across the state and region," he added.
