But over time, states have eased scope of practice rules and the federal government has changed regulations to allow pharmacists to administer vaccines, particularly in times of public health crises like the 2019 H1N1 flu pandemic and now, Covid-19. But the tide has turned when it comes to allowing pharmacists to vaccinate with states and the U.S. government easing restrictions. And now the federal government once again seems prepared to enlist the army of U.S. pharmacists in the effort to vaccinate for Covid-19. Add in Rite Aid’s pharmacies, Walmart’s pharmacies, independent drugstore chains and U.S. grocery stores with pharmacies and the potential is there to reach tens of millions of Americans. “I'll go back 10 plus years with H1N1 when the pharmacy became the local solution to administer vaccines to millions of Americans across the country.

Source: Forbes August 26, 2020 12:00 UTC