"At Dollar General, we are always looking for new ways to serve, and our customers have told us that they would like to see increased access to affordable healthcare products and services in their communities. Our goal is to build and enhance affordable healthcare offerings for our customers, especially in the rural communities we serve."

Dollar General chief executive Todd Vasos, commenting in a company statement this week, as the low-price retailer announced its plans to “expand its health care offering to continue to meet more of its customer’s needs and establish itself as a health destination.”