Walmart to cut some pharmacy employees

Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart is continuing to evolve its pharmacy strategy.

According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the company announced that it is reducing the number of its U.S. pharmacy employees by about 3%.This latest announcement is part of a “transformational journey” as the company invests in key growth areas, Walmart said in a statement.

“We are aligning our staffing with the demands of the business to consistently serve our customers now and in the future,” Walmart said in an emailed statement to the Gazette. “As we continue to position our business, we are making some adjustments in health and wellness that will impact approximately 3% of our pharmacy associates. We’re actively working to place these associates in other open positions.”

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