COVID-19 Response

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.
Walmart Health offering COVID-19 vaccines across Georgia
Walmart Health is leveraging its clinic footprint to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in Georgia.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hy-Vee offering COVID-19 vaccine incentives

The retailer is offering a $10 gift card to those who complete their COVID-19 vaccination at one of its pharmacies or pop-up vaccination clinics.
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.

Novavax trial data: COVID-19 vaccine candidate 90.4% effective

Walmart Health offering COVID-19 vaccines across Georgia

Chains expand vaccination hours during ‘National Month of Action’

Moderna seeks clearance for COVID-19 vaccine to be used in adolescents

NACDS op-ed reinforces pharmacies’ continued role in COVID-19 vaccinations

NACDS urges lawmakers to cement pharmacy’s pandemic-era gains

Kroger partners with Trae Young, Turner Sports to encourage COVID-19 vaccination in Atlanta

Walgreens offering new COVID-19 testing option for international travelers

Hy-Vee offering COVID-19 vaccine incentives

Moderna applies for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine