CVS closes 270 stores across the U.S. in the coming months – Here is the list of stores affected by the mass closure

If you rely on your local CVS for prescriptions, wellness items, or quick shopping runs, you might want to pay attention. CVS is closing 270 retail stores across the U.S. in 2025, a decision that is part of a broader restructuring effort to modernize operations and focus more on digital health and primary care services.

According to CVS’s annual report filed in February, these closures are part of what they are calling an “enterprise-wide restructuring plan”. The goal, according to the company, is to streamline operations, reduce overlapping locations, and meet the changing needs of customers.

A CVS spokesperson explained to Newsweek that the closures are based on a combination of factors including:

• Population shifts
  
• Changes in consumer buying behavior
  
• Store and pharmacy density
  
• Pharmacy access
  
• Local community health needs
  

This is not CVS’s first round of closures either. Between 2022 and 2024, the company closed around 900 stores, and this new wave is a continuation of that strategy.

Which CVS stores are closing in 2025?

Now, let us get to the part you probably came here for — which CVS locations are closing? As of now, CVS has not released the full public list of addresses or cities that will be impacted by these upcoming closures. However, if previous closures are any indication, the affected stores will be spread across a wide mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Historically, CVS has chosen which locations to shut down based on:

• Proximity to other CVS stores
  
• Overlap with other pharmacy providers
  
• Local store performance metrics
  

So, if your area has more than one CVS, there is a chance that the least busy one could be on the chopping block.

To stay informed, it is a good idea to:

1. Check your local CVS store for posted signs or notices.
   
2. Sign up for CVS emails or download the mobile app for real-time updates.
   
3. Contact your pharmacy directly to ask about your location.
   

What should you do if your CVS is closing?

If your CVS is among those closing, do not worry — CVS will transfer your prescriptions to the nearest open location automatically, unless you ask them to move it somewhere else. You will likely get a letter or email ahead of time explaining everything you need to do.

Here is what you should do next:

• Call your pharmacy to confirm where your prescriptions are going.
  
• Update your preferred pickup location using the CVS app or website.
  
• Transfer prescriptions to a different provider if you would rather switch altogether.
  

It is also worth noting that CVS is not disappearing from communities entirely — this restructuring is part of their plan to focus more on digital health and MinuteClinics, and in some areas, CVS may actually be opening different types of healthcare hubs.

How will these CVS closures affect customers?

For many people, CVS is not just a pharmacy — it is part of their weekly routine. So yes, losing a nearby store can be inconvenient. But CVS is betting that with better digital tools and stronger telehealth options, it can still offer convenience, even without as many physical storefronts.

You will probably see more investment in:

• Virtual doctor visits
  
• Prescription delivery
  
• Health screenings at MinuteClinic locations
  
• Improved mobile app experiences
  

So even if your neighborhood CVS closes, CVS is hoping to stay a part of your life — just in a slightly different form.

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