CVS cuts cost of menstrual products in 12 states with "tampon tax"

CVS Health is lowering the price of menstrual products in 12 states, including in Texas, where attempts to repeal a so-called "tampon tax" have so far failed. The chain is also reviewing other items to ensure women's products like razors and shaving cream aren't higher priced than those marketed to men.

The pharmacy chain said it would reduce by 25% the cost of CVS Health brand tampons, menstrual pads, liners and cups at core locations on or before Thursday, October 13. 

CVS earlier this month started paying applicable sales tax on period products in a dozen states: Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin, according to the company.