Immunizations

Seven pharmacy groups, including the American Pharmacists Association, are urging the Biden administration to use retired pharmacists and technicians in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

NACDS, NCPA, and APhA are pleased that the first phase of the federal pharmacy program will launch and select pharmacies nationwide will offer vaccinations for their communities.

The nation’s two leading drug chains on Tuesday both announced plans to bring COVID-19 vaccinations to the retail setting in multiple states.

NACDS’ integrated flu vaccine campaign which highlights the heroic work of pharmacy teams, and collaborating organizations in helping to prevent twin storm of flu and COVID-19 during the 2020-2021 flu season, was chosen as a finalist by the Public Affairs Council for this year's Communications Innovation Award.

The National Community Pharmacists Association and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists sent a joint letter to the nation’s governors, urging them to enlist independent long-term care pharmacies to swing into action quickly.

Nearly 2 million people in skilled nursing facilities have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by CVS Health in the month that it has been administering the vaccination.  

Amazon has reached out to President Biden to help with the national deployment of COVID-19 vaccines, and Walmart has made a public announcement that it is prepared to assist as well.