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Tobacco Won't Be Sold at CVS, Including 4 Stores Near Dacula
Company CEO says "It's the right thing to do." Do you agree?
Saying "It's the right thing to do," CVS Caremark CEO Larry Merlo announced the pharmacy chain will discontinue sales of tobacco products at its 7,600 locations on Oct. 1.
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The change, which is expected to cost the chain $2 billion in sales, will impact four sites in the Dacula area, according the store locator on the company's website:
3027 JIM MOORE ROAD
DACULA, GA 30019
770-339-0129
Store #3766
1685 ATLANTA HIGHWAY NORTHWEST
AUBURN, GA 30011
770-682-7053
Store #3646
2605 HAMILTON ROAD NORTHEAST
BUFORD, GA 30519
678-546-5352
Store #279
7395 SPOUT SPRINGS ROAD
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542
770-965-1037
Store #5995
For more locations in metro Atlanta, click here.
In the press release, Merlo said, "Cigarettes and tobacco products have no place in a setting where health care is delivered. This is the right thing to do."
Do you agree? Is it about time pharmacies take this kind of stand to help improve health in the communities they serve? Tell us in the comments below.
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