Walgreens closing seven stores in eastern Massachusetts

Walgreens will close seven stores in eastern Massachusetts, including locations in Cambridge, Haverhill, and Methuen. This is part of a nationwide effort to downsize, with 1,200 stores set to close over three years. The affected stores include locations in Dorchester, Marlborough, Norton, and Fairhaven. Customers will receive letters about transferring their prescriptions. Walgreens operates around 8,500 stores in the U.S. The company faces challenges with prescription reimbursements and rising operational costs, similar to competitors like CVS and Rite Aid.