Beginning in June, CVS Health has a goal of processing up to 1.5 million COVID-19 tests per month, subject to availability of supplies and lab capacity.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to codify reimbursement of pharmacies for COVID-19 tests at the same rate as physicians.
A survey from the National Community Pharmacists Association found that 56% of pharmacists anticipate the pandemic will lead to an increased scope of practice.
During June, Bartell Drugs will be collecting nonperishable food items to support Food Lifeline, an organization that partners with 300 food banks, shelters and meal programs in the 17 counties of Western Washington.
CEO Larry Merlo spoke to Michael Strahan about plans to expand testing availability nationwide, noting that by June, the company will have the capacity to test 1.5 million Americans every month.
Each Hy-Vee grocery store and drug store in Iowa has approximately 500 Hanes Defender cloth masks to distribute to customers on a first-come, first-served basis.
CVS Health expects to have up to 1,000 drive-thru COVID-19 testing site locations by the end of May, with the goal of processing up to 1.5 million tests per month.
California's Department of Consumer Affairs is issuing a waiver authorizing pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 tests, drawing praise from industry organizations.
Among other new prescribing and dispensing powers, MN SF 13 also expands Minnesota pharmacists' vaccine authority to allow for the administration of an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
