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Walgreens Shutters 54 Stores, Threatening Pharmacy Access Nationwide

5/18/2025

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Walgreens is set to shutter 54 stores in 17 states, including four in New York and two in New Jersey, as it grapples with financial challenges. This alarming trend threatens to create pharmacy deserts, jeopardizing access to vital healthcare for vulnerable communities. The simultaneous closures by Rite Aid only deepen these concerns.

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Story summary

Walgreens is set to shutter 54 stores in 17 states, including four in New York and two in New Jersey, as it grapples with financial challenges. This alarming trend threatens to create pharmacy deserts, jeopardizing access to vital healthcare for vulnerable communities. The simultaneous closures by Rite Aid only deepen these concerns.