Heads up, Walgreens shoppers—big changes are coming. The pharmacy chain has announced plans to close approximately 1,200 stores nationwide over the next three years, with 500 closures expected in 2025.
These closures are part of a strategic effort to improve profitability and streamline operations, as about 25% of Walgreens locations are currently unprofitable.
🛑 Why the Closures?
Walgreens cites several factors for the decision:
Declining prescription reimbursements: Lower payments from insurance companies have impacted revenue.
Increased competition: Online retailers and other pharmacy chains have intensified market competition.
Operational costs: Rising expenses have made it challenging to maintain profitability at certain locations.
CEO Tim Wentworth stated that this “turnaround will take time, but we are confident it will yield significant financial and consumer benefits over the long term”.
📍 Is Your Local Store Affected?
A list of 54 Walgreens locations slated for closure by June 2025 has been released, affecting stores across 17 states, including California, Florida, Massachusetts, and Texas. The full list has not been released yet but you can see a list of probable stores below.
💊 What About Your Prescriptions?
If your local Walgreens is closing, don’t worry—your prescriptions can be transferred to another nearby Walgreens location. You can manage this through the Walgreens app, website, or by speaking directly with a pharmacist. Additionally, Walgreens offers prescription delivery options to ensure continuity of care .
Probable stores that will be closing….
California
- Hayward, Jackson Street, May 22 (This location is temporarily closed already).
- Los Gatos, Blossom Hill Road, May 22
- Salinas, N. Sanborn Road, June 25 (This location is temporarily closed already).
Colorado
- Lakewood, 7665 W. Jewell Avenue, May 22
Connecticut
- East Hartford, Silver Lane, May 20
- East Haven, Main Street, May 22
- New Britain, Stanley Street, May 19
- New Milford, Danbury Road, May 21
Florida
- Jacksonville, Soutel Drive, May 19
- Jacksonville, Dunn Avenue, June 26
- Miami, NW 7th Avenue, June 25
Georgia
- Decatur, Hairston Road, May 22
- Lawrenceville, Old Norcross Road, May 19
- Macon, Mercer University Drive, May 21
- Snellville, Hewatt Road, May 20
- Stone Mountain, Memorial Drive, May 19
Illinois
- Northstar Health Care, Chicago, N. Sheffield Avenue, June 23
Indiana
- Indianapolis, E. Thompson Road, May 20
Maryland
- Essex, Maryln Avenue, May 20
Massachusetts
- Brockton, Pleasant Street, June 23
- Fall River, S. Main Street, June 26
- Framingham, Waverly Street, May 19
- Gloucester, Eastern Avenue, June 23
- Lakeville, Main Street, May 21
- Peabody, Andover Street, May 20
- Salem, Boston Street, May 19
- Springfield, Boston Road, June 24
- Swansea, Wilbur Avenue, June 23
- Webster, Main Street, June 24
- Worcester, Grafton Street, June 25
New Jersey
- Cherry Hill, Kings Highway N, May 19
- Pleasantville, N. Main Street, June 23
New York
- Brooklyn, 5th Avenue, May 21
- Middletown, Fitzgerald Drive, May 21
- New York City, Lexington Avenue (Duane Reade), June 24
- Syracuse, Genesee Street, June 26
North Carolina
- Durham, Broad Street, June 24
- Raleigh, Wake Forest Road, June 26
- Richlands, Richlands Highway, May 21
- Sanford, Spring Lane, May 20
Ohio
- Garfield Heights, Turney Road, June 24
- Reynoldsburg, Brice Road, June 10
Pennsylvania
- Norristown, Dekalb Pike, May 19
- Southampton, 2nd Street Pike, May 22
- West Chester, E. Street Road, May 22
- Wyncote, W. Cheltenham Avenue, May 15
Texas
- Dallas, Camp Wisdom Road, May 21
Washington
- Bremerton, State Highway 303 NE, June 23
West Virginia
- Clendenin, Elk River Road N., June 25
- Follansbee, Main Street, June 11
- Mullens, Moran Avenue, June 23
- New Martinsville, 3rd Street, June 10
- Oceana, Cook Parkway, June 26
- Whitesville, Lewis Street, June 24
So far no stores in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming set for closure.
If your local Walgreens is on this list, you can transfer your prescriptions to another nearby Walgreens location. For more information and assistance, visit the Walgreens Store Closing Information page.
