One of the major controversies going on right now is CVS is
refusing to sell tobacco products in stores. "Ending the sale of
cigarettes and tobacco products at CVS/pharmacy is the right thing for us to do
for our customers and our company to help people on their path to better
health," Larry J. Merlo, president and CEO of CVS Caremark, said in a
statement. "Put simply, the sale of tobacco products is inconsistent with
our purpose." There is a huge problem with smoking right now. Our country complains
about the health care system and how expensive it is, but then they go and put
harmful substances to in their mouths that only increase their chances of
scheduling an extra doctor’s appointment. People complain about how broke they
are, but then the first thing they spend their money on is a pack of cigarettes
that are only increasing in price.
"This is an important, bold public
health decision by a major retail pharmacy to act on the long understood
reality that blending providing health care and providing cigarettes just
doesn't match," said Dr. Richard Wender, chief cancer control officer at
the American Cancer Society.
"As one of the largest retailers and pharmacies in
America, CVS Caremark sets a powerful example, and today's decision will help
advance my administration's efforts to reduce tobacco-related deaths, cancer,
and heart disease, as well as bring down health care costs -- ultimately saving
lives and protecting untold numbers of families from pain and heartbreak for
years to come," Obama said in a statement Wednesday.
The health of our society is in the hands of the consumer.
Will other pharmacies follow their lead? Probably not right away, but
definitely within the next few years we will see a decrease in the sale of
tobacco products at grocery stores and pharmacies.
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