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Meanwhile, longtime critics of Walgreens tobacco stance say the risk of such sales continue to outweigh any benefits

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Collectively, it adds up to billions in sales

FDA head Scott Gottlieb wants to meet with Walgreens to address "their record of violative tobacco sales to youth. In a statement Thursday, Gottlieb said said he will be "writing the corporate management of Walgreens and requesting a meeting with them to discuss whether there is a corporate-wide issue related to their stores non-compliance." The FDAs warning to Walgreens comes as the giant retailer pushes further into the business of healthcare, partnering with health insurers, doctors, urgent care centers and adding lab-testing inside its stores