The eight stores in Pennsylvania are among the first 47 Rite Aid locations to close. Rite Aid has indicated that a majority of its stores will remain open for only a few months, signaling the end is near for the drugstore chain.

Pharmacy chain Rite Aid announced it began Chapter 11 proceedings Monday. Stores will remain open for pharmacy services over the next few months.

The chain has backtracked on its plan to keep all of its stores open during its bankruptcy. See which Pennsylvania stores are closing here.