The administration plans to use McKesson as its main distributor for a COVID-19 vaccine, which will be transported to distribution sites within 24 hours after the FDA grants an EU or approval.
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a guidance that will enable pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccinations to patients age 3 years old and older.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores will be highly visible at the National Conference of State Legislatures Base Camp 2020, a new online experience that takes place from Sept. 15 to 17.
Walmart has launched flu shot availability for the coming season, accompanied by a new scheduling system and a focus on making the vaccine accessible for employees.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is teaming up with the Howard University College of Pharmacy and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to create awareness about flu vaccines among communities subject to healthcare disparities.
The National Community Pharmacists Association’s CEO, Doug Hoey, has been enlisted to work on Operation Warp Speed's efforts to get a COVID-19 vaccine in record time.
The American Pharmacists Association and 12 pharmacy organizations are urging the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine to give pharmacists tier 1 priority status in the allocation and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
A survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association found that 86% of community pharmacists plan to offer the COVID-19 vaccines when they hit the marketplace.
