Walgreens Is Closing Thousands of Stores (Is Yours One of Them?)

Walgreens recently announced that it would close roughly 25% of its stores in the U.S., which amounts to more than 2,000 locations.

Good Housekeeping initially released a list of stores that are closing, but Walgreens said it was not official. The publication then removed the list from its story.

However, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.