cvs health stops selling tobacco says stopping sales has had big impact CVS stops selling tobacco, offers

However, CVS said it does expect to lose about $2 billion in annual revenue from tobacco shoppers, equaling about 17 cents per share

Tobacco use is an addictive and ultimately deadly habit, and CVSs leadership will help save lives

But some major retailers, such as Target, had previously dropped cigarettes

CVSs decision to accelerate the end of tobacco sales at its stores and offer a smoking cessation program to customers is an important step forward for public health and one that other pharmacies should follow, he said in a statement posted to his website

and Rite Aid Corp

One of the first questions they ask us is, Well, if youre going to be part of the health-care system, how can you continue to sell tobacco products? CVS chief medical officer Dr