40 London Drugs stores reopen after cybersecurity shutdown

London Drugs has reopened about half of its stores across Western Canada more than a week after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close.

The company says it is working with independent cybersecurity experts to securely bring its systems back online after the breach was discovered on April 28.

The Richmond, B.C.-based pharmacy and retailer that operates 79 stores across Western Canada says in a statement Monday that the goal is to reopen all outlets by the end of Tuesday.

London Drugs says 40 stores across Western Canada have reopened so far, but due to "connectivity issues," its pharmacies will not be able to fill new prescriptions.