Central Drug Store, a community staple in San Francisco's Excelsior District since 1908, will permanently shut down at the end of the day on July 15, 2025.

It's been a tough few years for traditional retail, and CVS is adapting. The company has already closed 900 stores since 2022 ...

Murphy said community pharmacy closures not only hurt small business owners, but also impact the ability of patients to access medications as they have to travel further to pick up prescriptions.