[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Hancle704

That is what I have been thinking, because they have to find something to display in that space that will generate the same or more revenue.

Medical marijuana will be sold by prescription only, therefore it will only be available in the pharmacy, not sold by some cashier at the front counter.

[BarryRX]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

Before you award CVS a Nobel Prize, you might consider this possible scenario:
CVS makes a deal with the feds wherein CVS leads the way by banning tobacco sales in exchange for exclusive medical marijuana federal distribution deal.
Not to mention that the tobacco products occupied a significant amount of shelf space disproportionate to the $$ added to their bottom line.

why stop that line of reasoning there? cvs obviously stopped selling cigs because cigs are used more by less educated and poorer people. This will keep those people out of their stores so they wont have to fill low markup medicaid prescriptions. This will allow them to increase their profit margin and dominate the pharmaceutical segment and eventually take over the world, force us to convert to Islam, and give up our guns! Really, just because a random thought that has no factual basis enters your brain, you are under no obligation to share it.

[obxgal]

I think to the average smoker it doesn't make any difference whether CVS quite selling them or not. Most smokes buy their cigarettes at the grocery store or gas station because of the price. The drug stores prices are a lot higher and always have been.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by BarryRX

why stop that line of reasoning there? cvs obviously stopped selling cigs because cigs are used more by less educated and poorer people. This will keep those people out of their stores so they wont have to fill low markup medicaid prescriptions. This will allow them to increase their profit margin and dominate the pharmaceutical segment and eventually take over the world, force us to convert to Islam, and give up our guns! Really, just because a random thought that has no factual basis enters your brain, you are under no obligation to share it.

What makes you think I was sharing a random thought? When it comes to investing and CVS, I do my research. I am firm believer in trading on "special insight".

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by NotFromAroundHere

From The CDC:
Percentage of Americans who smoke: 18.1%
Annual Alcohol related deaths: 88,000
Annual Obesity related deaths: 112,000
Annual Smoking related deaths: 443,000

Thank you! I was stunned at the suggestion that sugar causes more deaths than smoking. And another earlier statement that secondhand smoke isn't dangerous to your health.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Thank you! I was stunned at the suggestion that sugar causes more deaths than smoking. And another earlier statement that secondhand smoke isn't dangerous to your health.

Study Finds No Link Between Secondhand Smoke And Cancer - Forbes

Do those alcohol related deaths include drunk driving deaths?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Study Finds No Link Between Secondhand Smoke And Cancer - Forbes

Do those alcohol related deaths include drunk driving deaths?

Try this link CDC - Cigarette Smoking in the United States - Data and Statistics on Smoking - Campaign Resources - Tips From Former Smokers - Smoking & Tobacco Use from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. To quote in part: Cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 Americans each year, with more than 41,000 of these deaths from exposure to secondhand smoke.

[NotFromAroundHere]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Study Finds No Link Between Secondhand Smoke And Cancer - Forbes

Do those alcohol related deaths include drunk driving deaths?

yes

[Nightengale212]

Below is the likely reason CVS stopped selling tobacco products.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation, today announced an in-store fundraising campaign to help fight the #1 cancer killer of women lung cancer. Funds raised through the campaign will benefit LUNG FORCE, a new initiative to make lung cancer in women a public health priority, drive policy change and increase research funding.From now through June 29, CVS/pharmacy customers will have the opportunity to contribute to LUNG FORCE at the register in stores nationwide or online at www.cvs.com/lung with all proceeds going to support the movement. CVS Caremark is the national presenting sponsor of LUNG FORCE

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I just noticed that Walgreen shares were up 3.7% on Sept. 4th. It looks like investors are optimistic about future profits. $$$$$ This is capitalism at it's finest, where the desire for profit trumps all health concerns.

On the following day, Walgreen's stock price was up again...2.4%

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

On the following day, Walgreen's stock price was up again...2.4%

So...their stock rising is a bad thing?

[Suzi]

I have it on a fairly reliable source that they decided to not sell cigarettes because they were in constant battles with violations due to selling to minors. I was paired, years ago, with the local police department doing "stings" because of selling to minors. Many people working at the cash registers do not check ID's and this leads to citations etc. That can get costly. When the profit margin is slim to begin with, I'm guessing the idea of a "healthier image" with getting rid of cigs, was a no-brainer.
Again, years ago, I used to volunteer teach in high schools about the effects of smoking - I had a non-smoker lung and a smoker lung (real lungs). That made a real impression with those kids. We could use more of this kind of shock teaching - the real truths of what smoking does to your lungs.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

So...their stock rising is a bad thing?

For me it's good because I own a LOT of Walgreen stock.

Having said that, I would still encourage people not to smoke and don't rely on drugs to promote good health. In my opinion, the only thing that promotes good health is a healthy lifestyle.

[DELTADWN]

Now if they would just ban all of the sick people that patronize the place (think: coughing; sneezing; touching stuff) it would really be a healthy place to shop!