Letter to Gregory Wasson

Letter

Dear Mr. Wasson,

I am very concerned and disappointed with Walgreens' recent decision to suspend negotiations to renew a contract with TRICARE Retail Pharmacy's contractor, Express Scripts, Inc. I am requesting your personal involvement to reconsider this decision and renew the contract to provide TRICARE coverage before the contract expires on 31 December, 2011.

TRICARE Pharmacy benefits provide a critical healthcare service for military veterans, especially for those who don't always have easy access to base facilities for their medical needs. As Walgreens is the largest drug store chain in the country, the additional burdens placed on retired military members to find alternative locations to fill necessary prescriptions will likely be significant in a number of locations.

If the contract with TRICARE Retail Pharmacy contractor, Express Scripts, is not renewed, many retirees and their families will face a major inconvenience, and in some cases a significant hardship, in seeking alternatives for their prescription needs, especially in areas where drug store choices are limited. Those suffering will be the same people and their families who have served and sacrificed for our country.

I hope you agree with me that we must do all we can to support our veterans and respectfully request your review of this critical issue.

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