Tobacco Won't Be Sold at CVS, Including 6 Stores Near Norcross

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 three sites in the Norcross/Peachtree Corners area, according the store locator on the company's website:

5095 PEACHTREE PARKWAY
NORCROSS, GA 30092
770-209-9299
Store #2108

5304 NORTH BUFORD HIGHWAY
NORCROSS, GA 30071
770-209-0296
Store #2228

7734 SPALDING DRIVE
NORCROSS, GA 30092
770-447-9096
Store #5646

8430 HOLCOMB BRIDGE ROAD
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
770-640-6576
Store #2081

4110 PLEASANT HILL ROAD
DULUTH, GA 30096
770-418-0510
Store #5352

2500 MOUNT VERNON ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
770-394-5130
Store #4733

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."

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