In a shocking move, CVS Pharmacy is preparing to shut down 271 locations across 18 states in 2025 as part of a significant restructuring plan. This comes on the heels of the chain already closing 900 pharmacies between 2022 and 2024, raising questions about the future of convenient healthcare access.

Why is CVS Closing So Many Stores?

According to CVS's latest annual report, the closures are part of an 'enterprise-wide restructuring plan' aimed at simplifying operations and optimizing store efficiency. A CVS spokesperson emphasized that these closures are driven by evolving consumer trends rather than external industry pressures.

Which Locations Are Affected?

While CVS has not published an official list of the closing stores, reports from various outlets, including Newsweek, have identified numerous locations set to shut their doors. Here are some of the pharmacies that are closing in 2025:

Key Locations Slated for Closure

**Alabama:** 2901 Morgan Rd., Bessemer; 3303 Clairmont Ave., Birmingham **California:** 499 Haight St., San Francisco; 1701 K St., Sacramento **Florida:** 3090 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee; 13300 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando; 2201 Edgewater Dr., Orlando **Georgia:** 439 Highland Blvd., Atlanta **Indiana:** 9550 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis **Illinois:** 8639 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago; 401 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago; 2000 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park **Iowa:** 2420 Lincoln Way, Ames; 215 Euclid Ave., Des Moines **Maryland:** 1000 S. Charles St., Federal Hill, Baltimore; 7235 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda; 34 N. Cannon Ave., Hagerstown **Massachusetts:** 55 Summer St., Boston **Michigan:** 28774 Gratiot Ave., Roseville; 27700 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores **Missouri:** 2435 Independence Ave., Kansas City; 9433 Manchester Rd., Saint Louis; 4531 Troost Ave., Kansas City **New York:** 955 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda; 153 Central Ave., Albany; 1026 Madison Ave., Albany; 1241 Lexington Ave., New York; 1654 Richmond Ave., Staten Island **North Carolina:** 201 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem **Ohio:** 10825 Kinsman Rd., Cleveland **Pennsylvania:** 125 E. Main St., Plymouth **Texas:** 3890 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont **Virginia:** 10390 Willard Way, Fairfax **Washington, D.C.:** 1117 10th St. NW; 1100 4th St. SW; 400 Massachusetts Ave. NW; 1515 New York Ave. NE; 4500 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 7828 Georgia Ave. NW.

What Does This Mean for Consumers?

These sweeping closures mean that many communities will lose convenient access to pharmacy services, which could lead to longer travel for prescriptions and healthcare needs. As CVS continues to reshape its business, customers are left to wonder about their options moving forward.

Stay Informed!

For more updates on store closures and healthcare trends, stay tuned as we bring you the latest news affecting your local pharmacies!