Rick Gates

Chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens and Chairman of the Board at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.

Articles

The Ongoing Challenges Causing Need for Reform in Retail Pharmacy

July 3rd 2025

As state-level PBM reform heats up amid dire situations for many retail pharmacies, Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates joins Drug Topics to discuss ongoing industry challenges.

Q&A: Pharmacy Modernization Through Use of AI, Micro-Fulfillment

Brian Nowosielski;Rick Gates

July 2nd 2025

In part 3 of our interview with Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates, he explores the future of pharmacy practices and how modern use of technologies like AI are becoming commonplace.

State-Level PBM Reform Vital for Community Pharmacies, Patient Access

Brian Nowosielski;Rick Gates

July 1st 2025

Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates discusses ongoing movement at the state level regarding pharmacy benefit manager reform.

Q&A: Retail, Independent Pharmacies Continue to Call for Improved Reimbursement Practices

Brian Nowosielski;Rick Gates

June 30th 2025

Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens and chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, discussed the current status of retail pharmacies and the way they are reimbursed.