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Industry analysts said CVSs decision to get rid of tobacco is also a reaction to a declining market.

As one of our country's largest retailers and pharmacies, the newly-named CVS Health is setting a powerful example that we hope others in the industry will follow

CVS said it also plans to launch a national smoking cessation program this spring that will include information and treatment on how to stop smoking

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

Reynolds Tobacco Co., said, We value the long-term relationship with CVS and respect their commercial decision