Walgreens Announces 1,200 More Locations to Close — Is It Time for a New Pharmacy?

Pharmacy giant Walgreens announced even more closures on its most recent earnings call. The closures began in September and will continue for the next three years, totaling 3,200 locations across the U.S. Another 500 closures are scheduled for 2025, but the company won't indicate which specific locations will be impacted first.

The chain store currently has about 8,000 locations in the U.S. and reported a $3 billion loss in the last quarter alone. Walgreens' leadership cites "regulatory and reimbursement pressures" for its inability to cover basic business costs.

Walgreens has already shuttered many locations across the country this year. Was yours one of them? Check this list to see if you'll have to find a new store to help you save on everyday essentials .

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1. Arkansas

Arkansas took a hit earlier this year when Walgreens closed four locations in January in central Arkansas.

According to a news report, local pharmacies have reported an increase in customers who have transferred prescriptions from Walgreens.

2. California

Walgreens shut down a location at 275 Sacramento St. in San Francisco in February as part of store closings in California.

There were two other Walgreens within walking distance of the location, which may be one reason for the closing.

3. Connecticut

While it’s still to be determined if Walgreens will close stores in Connecticut, the company did shut down a distribution center in the city of Killingly earlier this year.

The closure eliminated more than 300 jobs in the area.

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4. Delaware

Walgreens shut down a location at 1900 Maryland Ave. near Elsmere in February. The move came after Walgreens closed four additional locations in the state in November.

5. Georgia

The Walgreens at 25 Peachtree St. NW in Atlanta was housed in an iconic classic building with a unique retro style that set it apart from other locations. The store closed its doors for good in April.

6. Indiana

More than 20 pharmacies have closed in Indianapolis during the past four years, including five Walgreens. One of the retailer’s stores shut down in February.

7. Iowa

The Walgreens at 606 Walnut St. in Des Moines permanently closed earlier this year due to decreased foot traffic for the store.

8. Massachusetts

Boston has already seen four Walgreens locations close in the past year. The closure in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston even attracted the attention of lawmakers who spoke out against it.

9. Missouri

The Walgreens location at 1400 N. Grand Blvd. in St. Louis closed in April. According to a statement given to a local news station, Walgreens said it would relocate employees who worked there.

10. New Jersey

The recent closing of the Walgreens at 37 Old Highway 22 in Clinton was not due to cost-cutting measures: It was shut down after a fire in February.

11. North Carolina

North Carolina residents saw Walgreens close locations last year in Wilson and Raleigh.

12. Ohio

Walgreens shut down its location at 4121 Hoover Ave. in Dayton in March, saying it made the decision due to a decline in foot traffic to the store.

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13. Oregon

Walgreens closed its location at 2727 NE Highway 20 in Bend in June. The closing leaves Bend with only one Walgreens for customers to go to if they need prescriptions or other items.

14. South Carolina

Walgreens closed a store at 6950 S. Pine St. in Pacolet in November as part of its downsizing measures.

15. Texas

Walgreens closed a Houston location on Grand Avenue earlier this year. The location had housed a pharmacy since 1866 and was acquired by Walgreens in 2012.

16. Washington

Washington saw the closure of a Walgreens at 5602 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma earlier this year. Customers could move their prescriptions to a pair of other Walgreens locations within two miles of the closed store.

17. Wisconsin

Walgreens closed a location at 2222 W. Capitol Drive in Milwaukee in early January, making it harder for customers to get their prescriptions. The closing came after two other locations shut down last year.

Bottom line

Losing your local Walgreens can be a blow if you're trying to get ahead financially . However, there are still ways you can save.

Look into local pharmacies that may give you better deals, or try to find manufacturer deals to help you save.

Money tips that can work for everyone

No matter what your bank account balance is, there's always an opportunity to optimize and improve your finances. Here's a quick checklist of things you can look at today.

Focus on paying off your debt. Debt can hold you back from making progress with your overall financial well-being. Aside from cutting expenses, there are tools that can help you pay off debt faster like balance transfer credit cards and debt counseling.

Earning extra income can give you breathing room. If finances are tight, earning some extra money to supplement your income can make a huge difference. A new job is one option to consider, but if you're not ready to make a big change or already retired, a part-time side job could be a better choice.

Cut your expenses. It sounds painful and so not fun, but it doesn't have to be. Take a look at your biggest expenses because that's where you'll probably find the biggest savings. For example, auto insurance rates have been soaring so shopping around for a new insurance company can be the fastest way to cut your bill. Also, look for ways to cut your grocery bill (despite rising inflation).