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Tobacco Won't Be Sold at CVS, Including 6 Stores in Woodstock Area
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 six sites in the Woodstock area, according the store locator on the company's website:
1600 TOWNE LAKE PARKWAY
WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
770-517-1022
Store #2236
3513 BAKER ROAD
ACWORTH, GA 30101
770-917-0408
Store #7665
4595 HWY 92
ACWORTH, GA 30102
770-529-9712
Store #2105
129 MARIETTA HIGHWAY
CANTON, GA 30114
770-479-1806
Store #7273
3785 SIXES ROAD, CORNER OF BELLS FERRY ROAD
CANTON, GA 30114
770-720-3466
Store #2470
6120 HICKORY FLAT HIGHWAY
CANTON, GA 30115
770-720-0610
Store #7888
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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