NACDS and representatives from members operating in California met virtually with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Medi-Cal team and the Department of Public Health (CDPH) Immunization Branch to discuss the ways that pharmacies can expedite expanded access to flu and COVID vaccines this fall. Chain members advocated for the use of trained pharmacy technicians to help administer the vaccines, requested that the state’s PPE stockpile be accessible to pharmacies, and identified some potential challenges on reimbursement that should be streamlined. The state pledged to work closely with chain pharmacies to resolve these issues.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.