CVS to close 270 Stores in 2025 as healthcare moves toward digital

USA – CVS Health, a well-established name in healthcare for many years, is preparing to close an additional 270 of its stores in 2025.

This move is part of a long-term plan to restructure the company and adapt to the evolving ways people access healthcare.

As more customers turn to digital options, such as online pharmacies, telehealth services, and home delivery, traditional pharmacy chains like CVS are reevaluating their store networks.

CVS first announced in 2021 that it would start closing about 300 stores each year for three years, starting in 2022.

The company explained that it was reviewing factors such as local population trends, buying habits, and health needs to ensure its stores are located in the right places and offering the right services. The goal is to stay efficient and meet customer needs while cutting costs.

Although many stores are closing, CVS is not abandoning in-person care entirely. Instead, it’s introducing new store types.

These include locations that offer primary care, upgraded HealthHUB stores with wellness products and services, and the usual CVS Pharmacy stores. These changes aim to improve the customer experience and keep people engaged with their health.

As of now, CVS has not released a full list of the stores that will close in 2025. Some media outlets have mentioned possible locations, but the company hasn’t confirmed exact addresses.

Customers who want the latest updates should contact their local CVS or use the company’s store locator online.

This wave of closures is not just happening at CVS. Other major pharmacy chains are going through similar changes. Walgreens has announced it will shut down 1,200 stores over three years, starting with 500 in 2025.

Rite Aid is closing over 400 stores after filing for bankruptcy. These developments reflect a larger shift in the retail healthcare world.

One reason for this trend is the rise of online pharmacies. Since Amazon launched its pharmacy service in 2020, more people have started ordering their prescriptions online.

It’s fast and convenient, especially for those who don’t want to visit a store. However, online services can’t fully replace in-person care.

Sometimes, you need to ask a pharmacist a question or get a prescription filled quickly—something that’s easier at a local pharmacy.