NutriSystem expands retail presence with Walgreens deal

HORSHAM, Pa. NutriSystem announced that Walgreens will become the exclusive retailer of the 28-day NutriSystem D weight-loss program for people with Type 2 diabetes.

Walgreens also will offer the 14-day Silver Starter Program for mature dieters, and the 14-day Ready-To-Go Starter Program. Cards for all of these programs will be sold nationwide in nearly 7,000 stores and on Walgreens.com.

For the first time ever, potential dieters will be able to purchase Nutrisystem weight loss programs through a card system at their local Walgreens. The process starts with buying a card in the store and then activating it online at nutrisystem.com/startnow or by calling 1-800-891-3605. Once the card is activated and the order is placed, the customer will receive their NutriSystem program through the company’s home delivery system so they can start losing weight.

“We are thrilled to add the nation’s largest drug store chain to our roster of premier retail partners,” said Will Auchincloss, SVP business development and international at NutriSystem. “Walgreens customers now have access to a broad array of Nutrisystem weight-loss programs including NutriSystem D, our complete 28-day program for people with Type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight.”

The alliance with Walgreens adds to the previously announced retail distribution of NutriSystem at Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart.