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Overall, I think the various puts and takes associated with CVS Health's cigarette decision will prove to be a bit of a wash.
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more difficult to and dealheartbreak with This is good for from pain for years tobusiness come. and the right thing to do.
What did CVS do to make its stock so strong?
no-smoking strategy
CVS announced that it would stop selling tobacco products in its more than 7,600 stores by Oct. 1, a move that could mean giving up some $2 billion in annual sales, the company said.
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CVS’s smart no-smoking strategy
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What is CVS/pharmacy
An pharmacy retailer Second largest pharmacy chain Possess more than 7,600 stores 12th largest company in the world as a retail pharmacy
Selling tobacco is very inconsistent with being in that business As one of the largest retailers and pharmacies in America, CVS Caremark sets a powerful example,
The studypublished also showed a Health 4% increase in move nicotine patch A study by CVS claims the purchases the 13 sales states in1% the immediately following reduced in cigarette by inperiod 13 states. the end of tobacco sales, which the company says there also was "a positive effect on attempts to quit smoking. CVS and its foundation also announced that it is funding a new school-based tobacco-prevention curriculum through the textbook company Scholastic.
A year later, cvs says stopping tobacco sales make a big difference.
Looking ahead
Exiting the cigarettes business came at a price, but a good argument can be made that the lost tobacco business, which is low margin, will prove to be a short-term speed bump and that over time, long-term gains in other parts of its business will more than make up for the decision.
Sell prescription drugs and general merchandise. Provide healthcare services Purchase through their CVS Pharmacy and Longs Drugs retail stores and online through CVS.com. Provide healthcare services
and today's decision will help advance my Helena Foulkes
administration's efforts to reduce tobacco-related We really thought about this decision as it relates cancer, andcompany heart disease, as well to thedeaths, future as a health . it's good for as customers our company, in the–long run. Any bring and down health care costs ultimately saving
CVS says research shows its decision will have a big impact.
If the results were extrapolated for pharmacies S t u d y s h o w s b a n s across at the USA, it would lead to 65,000 fewer deaths a year. pharmacies in Boston and San Francisco led to more than If every pharmacy would follow suit, that would be best. 13% fewer purchasers. But this sends a clear message that pharmacies should not be selling tobacco. Troyen Brennan