Acme pharmacies among HHS partners to provide COVID-19 vaccine
Through the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Strategy for COVID-19 Vaccination, Acme pharmacies will receive a direct allocation of COVID-19 vaccine once it is authorized or approved and recommended for use in the United States.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services made the announcement Nov. 13, outlining its partnership with pharmacy chains to maximize access to COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans.
“Throughout this pandemic, our pharmacy teams have been on the front lines, offering care and health solutions for our communities,” said Janis Levit, Acme director of pharmacy. “When a vaccine is ready, our pharmacists will play a critical role in administering this important public health service.”
The vaccine will be administered at no cost to recipients.
Acme pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians, where state law permits, are trained to administer vaccines. In the face of increased demand, they have protected a record number of people against influenza this season and can provide vaccinations for illnesses like MMR, pneumonia, shingles, and more. For a complete list of immunizations available at Acme pharmacies, go to albertsons.com/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/immunizations.html.
By providing vaccines directly to jurisdictions and pharmacies, the federal government will be able to distribute the vaccines quickly and efficiently to millions of people. Acme pharmacies will work with the CDC and the states in which they operate to streamline and optimize vaccine delivery by working closely to coordinate, track, and monitor distribution.
Once a COVID-19 vaccine is available, recipients will be able to find contactless consent forms for the vaccine in the Acme pharmacy app. By completing the necessary paperwork electronically ahead of time, patients can reduce the amount of time spent in the pharmacy.
