Upon completion of the distribution, Embecta will be an independent and publicly traded company focused on diabetes management that BD will retain no ownership interest.
New financial services available to Dollar General shoppers include its exclusive spendwell Financial Bank, buy now and pay later with Sezzle and FIS Worldpay card reward points.
The sale reportedly will lead to the dismantling of the Walgreens Boots Alliance, which was set up in 2014 when Walgreens took full control of the health and beauty chain.
