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Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights
Why Cigarettes and Pharmacies Don't Mix: Prescription for Change
October 26th, 2008
As of October 1, 2008, pharmacies in San Francisco have emptied their shelves of all tobacco products. With the passage of the country's first tobacco-free pharmacy law, San Francisco is leading the way in recognizing that cigarettes and pharmacies don't mix. Walgreens and tobacco giant Philip Morris filed restraining order requests against San Francisco last week seeking to prevent the implementation of the city's tobacco-free pharmacy law. Courts denied both requests and allowed the law to go into effect as scheduled. Walgreens says it will appeal the court's decision, and Philip Morris is expected to pursue its lawsuit in federal court. Walgreens claimed in a recent...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-10-26)
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