Walmart plans to deliver up to 13 million doses per month

Walmart announced Friday that it plans to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month “when supply and allocations permit.”

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The retailer plans to offer the vaccine daily at its more than 5,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies through in-store vaccination clinics and large community events, said Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president of health and of the well-being of Walmart, in a note to customers. .

“With 150 million people walking through our doors every week, we’re in a unique position to reach people where they already shop,” said Pegus.

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In November, federal health officials struck a deal with pharmacies across the United States, including big box stores like Costco and Walmart, to distribute free vaccines after they were approved and made available to the public. public.

The deal, which follows a collaboration with CVS and Walgreens to deliver vaccines to nursing homes, is part of an ongoing effort to get a COVID-19 vaccine like getting a flu shot.

While the company waits for doses, it works to train thousands of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians while creating a digital scheduling tool for scheduling appointments.

Pegus said the company was also able to help areas where pharmacy options are limited. The company has nearly 4,000 Walmart locations “in one or more of the federally designated medically underserved areas” and plans to serve those communities through COVID-19 vaccination events, she said. declared.

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According to Pegus, Walmart has enough staff to partner with community organizations to provide immunization services in third-party locations such as churches, stadiums and youth centers.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.