COVID-19

Kmart Pharmacy has begun offering flu shots, which are being administered by pharmacists following CDC guidelines for immunizing during a pandemic, the company said.

At its first virtual ThoughtSpot annual conference, AmerisourceBergen recognized Family Pharmacy of Pottsboro, Lily’s Pharmacy of Johns Creek, and McCoy-Tygart Drug as finalists for Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s 2020 Pharmacy of the Year Award.

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 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.

H-E-B is rolling out a number of automated micro-fulfillment centers to support its curbside pickup and delivery business.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Healthcare's Craig Ford discusses the strength of pharmacy's personalized approach to patient care, and how it can inform patient care during the pandemic.

Loblaw said that its $75 million investment in Maple comes as its Shoppers Drug Mart banner aims to make telehealth more accessible and focuses on a seamless move between virtual and in-person health care. 

Pfizer said it expects to know by the end of October if its COVID-19 vaccine works, although it isn't known if Americans will receive it before 2021.