CVS/pharmacy’s tobacco removal Archives - CDR

The enduring virtue of CVS’ tobacco ban

August 26, 2019 by Jeffrey Woldt CVS, CVS Health, CVS/pharmacy’s tobacco removal, Kevin Hourican August 26, 2019, Opinion

Five years ago next month, CVS Health stopped selling cigarettes and other tobacco products. The move — a bold departure for a pharmacy chain in this country, one that sadly has yet to be matched by any of the company’s peers — was intended to discourage smokers from indulging in a habit that is clearly

Research shows impact of CVS’ decision to exit tobacco

September 14, 2015 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review cigarette purchases, CVS Health, CVS Health Foundation, CVS Health Research Institute, CVS/pharmacy, CVS/pharmacy’s tobacco removal, Eileen Howard Boone, smoking cessation, tobacco sales, Troy Brennan 2015, Issue 09-14-2015, Issues, News

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Cigarette purchases across the retail spectrum have declined measurably in the year since CVS/pharmacy banned tobacco sales, CVS Health reported this month. “One year ago, we stopped selling tobacco products because it conflicted with our purpose of helping people on their path to better health,” said CVS Health chief medical officer Dr.