For Immediate Release March 30, 2021 Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Increased Vaccine Supply Expands Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to More Locations Nearly 600 participating pharmacy locations will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces seven new pharmacy partners in Wisconsin will start receiving vaccine this week as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. This includes select Costco, CVS, and Hy-Vee locations, as well as the following independent pharmacy networks: Good Neighbor and AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Health Mart, Medicine Shoppe and Cardinal Health, and Topco. In addition, Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN) which includes some Hometown Pharmacies, and Walmart and will both receive additional vaccine doses allowing them to offer vaccinations at more locations. "We are excited to expand this program in order to bring more vaccine to communities across the state," said DHS Interim Secretary Karen Timberlake. "Our vaccine team and partners are committed to making the vaccine as accessible to everyone as possible. We urge everyone currently eligible to visit the DHS website to learn about how to schedule an appointment. And please remember that whether you are insured or not, the vaccine is free to everyone." View the entire news release. |
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