Major US Pharmacy Chain Adopts Tobacco 21 Policy

Have aboutWalgreens, a 9600-store drugstore chain, has implemented a new tobacco policy that requires customers to purchase tobacco products at its stores to be 21 years old or older.

Walgreens says their new tobacco policyhaseffective, as part of an ongoing effort to prevent young people from being exposed to tobacco products.
 

andSaid that last yearIn October, they implemented a full-card policy that requires all tobacco products sold company-wide, regardless of age, to be verified.

Richard Ashworth, president of operations at Walgreens, said: We have seen positive results from other recent efforts to strengthen policies related to tobacco sales, and we believe the next step can be more effective in reducing tobacco use among adolescents and young people. Through ongoing training and certification of pharmacists and technicians, we also continue to help and support those who want to quit smoking in life. rdquo;

Walgreens said they support proposed legislation to restrict tobacco sales toPeople over the age of 21.

The company said it will continue to promote products, services and support tools to patients who want to quit smoking.