Walgreens Sets Closing Date For Location In Meriden

MERIDEN, CT — A Walgreens location in Meriden will close in October, according to officials.

Company officials confirmed that the Walgreens located at 425 West Main St. in Meriden is set to close on Oct. 1.

“We will continue to execute our previously announced turnaround plan aimed at stabilizing the retail pharmacy, including our footprint optimization program,” the company said in a statement. “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.”

Patients at the affected location will have their prescriptions automatically transferred to the Walgreens at 825 East Main St. in Meriden, according to a company spokesperson.

The spokesperson said patients can switch their prescriptions to another more convenient Walgreens location and are also eligible to receive free 90-day delivery to help ease in the transition.

The Meriden closure is part of the company’s “store optimization strategy” announced by CEO Tim Wentworth in October 2024 that included the closing of 1200 Walgreens locations across the country.

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