cvs health stops selling tobacco Health's commitment to a tobacco-free future Ten years ago, we took

In contrast, CVSs pharmacy services revenues rose 13.5%

After all, avid smokers can certainly purchase them in grocery stores, liquor stores, or Walmart--the largest seller of cigarettes nationwide

At the same time, I think they understand the paradox that we face as an organization, and they understand the rationale for the decision. On whether CVS would extend its ban to other products known to be unhealthy candy, potato chips or alcohol, for instance Merlo told reporters those items, in moderation, do not have the same adverse effects as the use of tobacco

Its about wanting to be seen as good members of the healthcare community, CVS Chief Medical Officer Dr

Q: Can you envision using your ownership of Aetna in the future to begin to nudge people to get health care services at a MinuteClinic or HealthHUB

Asked Wednesday about the reaction of tobacco executives to the decision, CVS Caremarks Merlo said they were disappointed