COVID-19 Response

Watch DSN: Lynne Fruth highlights Fruth's commitment to West Virginia patients

Lynne Fruth, president and chairman of Fruth Pharmacy, discusses the ways that the chain has served patients in its home state throughout the pandemic — from pushing for vaccine equity to ensuring that pharmacies play a key role in protecting the state from COVID-19.
Walgreens offering reward incentive for COVID-19 vaccinations

Customers getting a COVID-19 vaccine at the retailer will receive $25 in Walgreens Cash rewards or a $25 gift card.

Shoppers Drug Mart offering rapid COVID-19 screening options

Shoppers Drug Mart is offering COVID-19 antigen screening options for businesses in Canada’s Manitoba province.
VP Harris visits Walgreens pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by a Walgreens pop-up clinic in Greenville, S.C., and encouraged Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walgreens offering new COVID-19 testing option for international travelers

Walgreens is offering the Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test, administered by eMed, which meets CDC requirements for travelers returning to the United States from abroad.
Walmart offering digital COVID-19 vaccine record

Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy account holders will be able to access a digital version of the COVID-19 vaccine record issued by the CDC.
Novavax trial data: COVID-19 vaccine candidate 90.4% effective

Novavax intends to file for regulatory authorizations for its COVID-19 vaccine in the third quarter and remains on track to reach a manufacturing capacity of 100 million doses per month by the end of the third quarter.
Chains expand vaccination hours during ‘National Month of Action’

Rite Aid and Walgreens on Thursday unveiled expanded hours on the remaining Fridays in June to make getting vaccinated easier.
Walmart Health offering COVID-19 vaccines across Georgia

Walmart Health is leveraging its clinic footprint to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in Georgia.
Moderna seeks clearance for COVID-19 vaccine to be used in adolescents

Moderna's submission is based on a Phase 2/3 study of mRNA-1273 in adolescents age 12 years old to less than age 18 years old in the United States.
NACDS op-ed reinforces pharmacies’ continued role in COVID-19 vaccinations

NACDS chair Colleen Lindholz and vice chair Brian Nightengale emphasized pharmacies’ continued role in fostering vaccine confidence and ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Kroger partners with Trae Young, Turner Sports to encourage COVID-19 vaccination in Atlanta

The grocer is partnering with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Turner Sports to encourage vaccinations in underserved communities in Atlanta.
NACDS urges lawmakers to cement pharmacy’s pandemic-era gains

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores emphasized pharmacy’s central position in the nation’s COVID-19 response in urging Congress not to roll back access and its preparedness achieved during the pandemic.
Moderna applies for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna's mRNA vaccine is currently on the U.S. market under an emergency use authorization, which was granted by the Food and Drug Administration in December.