(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Walgreens is shutting down three locations in Colorado Springs by the end of April.
In 2024, Walgreens previously announced it would be closing 1,200 stores over three years as part of a business strategy. Overall, Walgreens operates about 8,500 stores in the U.S. and a few thousand more overseas. All closures are in the U.S.
We will continue to execute our previously announced turnaround plan aimed at stabilizing the retail pharmacy, including our footprint optimization programs. Increased regulatory and reimbursement pressures are weighing on our ability to cover the costs associated with rent, staffing, and supply needs. It is never an easy decision to close a store, and we know how important they are to the communities we serve and therefore do everything possible to improve their performance. When closures are necessary, we will work in partnership with community stakeholders to minimize customer disruptions.
a Walgreens spokesperson
The spokesperson further confirmed that three stores would be closing in Colorado Springs:
1920 S. Chelton Road. Closes Thursday, April 24
350 N. Union Boulevard. Closes Monday, April 28
4713 Flintridge Drive. Closes Tuesday, April 29
Walgreens said patients who get their prescriptions filled at these Walgreens do not need to take action. Their prescriptions will be transferred from:
1920 S. Chelton Road to 303 S. Circle Drive
350 N. Union Boulevard to 920 N. Circle Drive
4713 Flintridge Drive to 2785 Dublin Boulevard
Patients will also get notified by mail of these transfers and can choose where to get their prescriptions filled. Patients of Walgreens that are closing are also eligible to receive free delivery for 90 days to help make the transition better, and are encouraged to talk to their pharmacist.
