This decision by Walgreens was due to the fact that they could not resolve their price differences with Merck-Medco.  However, even with the withdrawal of Walgreens, 99.3% of the covered employees and dependents have a network pharmacy within 10 miles or less of their place of residence.

Members affected by this change will be receiving a postcard from Merck-Medco advising of a toll-free telephone number to call, and an e-mail address to contact, in order to locate a new participating pharmacy.