Tobacco Won't Be Sold at CVS, Including 5 Stores Near Loganville

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.

Reach the entire Patch story here

The change, which is expected to cost the chain $2 billion in sales, will impact five sites in the Loganville area, according the store locator on the company's website.

4377 ATLANTA HIGHWAY
LOGANVILLE, GA 30052
770-466-0109
Store #7712

2720 LOGANVILLE HIGHWAY
LOGANVILLE, GA 30052
770-277-5996
Store #4138

1187 GRAYSON HIGHWAY
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
770-338-2513
Store #4730

1960-A EAST MAIN STREET
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
770-972-4448
Store #7893

312 SOUTH BROAD STREET
MONROE, GA 30655
770-267-8412
Store #3777

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.