CVS prescription-drug plan costs more at stores selling tobacco

Laura Pedulli | | Health Exec | Economics

CVS Health is using its tobacco-free policy as a way to one-up rivals. The chain's pharmacy benefits unit is offering a prescription-drug plan that charges patients more if they buy their meds at drugstores that sell tobacco products, according to Wall Street Journal.

The plan features copayments that are up to $15 higher on prescriptions filled where tobacco is sold--giving people clear incentive to buy their medications at CVS.

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