Walgreens plans to close 200 stores nationwide

Posted: Aug 6, 2019 / 11:21 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 6, 2019 / 11:22 PM EDT

UNITED STATES (WSYR-TV) — Walgreens has announced a plan to close 200 stores across the United States as the company looks to cut costs by $1.5 billion.

Walgreens has been hit by challenges, including reimbursement cuts and lower price increases for branded drugs.

There is no word on whether any local stores will be affected.

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