Albertsons Companies Invests in Community Health with Pharmacy Enhancements to Support Comprehensive Immunization Access
September 12 2022 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Improvements to scheduling and pharmacy care
will support co-administration of flu vaccine and new reformulated
COVID-19 boosters at more than 1,700 pharmacy locations
Albertsons Companies today announced investments in technology,
vaccine inventory and patient services to increase immunization
access and personalized care at more than 1,700 pharmacy locations.
Pharmacy teams across Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco,
Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions,
Star Market, Haggen, Carrs and more, are now administering flu
vaccines, as well as the FDA and CDC authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and
Moderna bivalent COVID-19 boosters.
“Our pharmacy teams are partners in community health, and
preparations for this year’s cold and flu season underscore an
unwavering commitment to our customers’ well-being,” said Omer
Gajial, Chief Digital Officer and EVP of Health at Albertsons Cos.
“We have administered nearly 14 million COVID-19 vaccines to
patients across the country, and we are enhancing the experience
this year with specialized scheduling tools and pharmacy care. We
know vaccines are one of the best ways to keep families healthy
this winter, and these enhancements are designed to make it easy
for everyone to receive the right vaccinations in a single
appointment.”
Pharmacy enhancements and incentives include:
One-Stop for Vaccinations:
- Flu season: The Quadrivalent flu vaccine, Flublok and
Fluzone HD are available. The flu shot is free with most insurance
providers.
- COVID-19 bivalent vaccines: The reformulated boosters
from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech target both the original virus and
omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5. The vaccines, along with antigen
tests, are available at no cost based on eligibility.
- COVID-19 therapeutic: Select pharmacies are
administering Evusheld, a long-acting monoclonal antibody
combination authorized for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19
for certain high-risk individuals. Providers can check the HHS
COVID-19 Therapeutics Locator to locate an Albertsons pharmacy
carrying Evusheld. Evusheld is provided by the federal government
at no cost. Some insurance plans will cover the administration fee,
including Medicare Part B.
- Other key immunizations: Pharmacists can co-administer
additional vaccines at each appointment including shingles,
pneumonia, tetanus, and HPV.
Scheduling Multiple Vaccinations:
- Appointments: Customers can now book appointments for up
to five immunizations together using the company’s online
scheduler, available on the grocer’s app or website. The scheduler
is also able to sort and recommend vaccines that are relevant by
age.
- Scheduler: Appointments can be scheduled on the grocer’s
app or website: Pharmacy Scheduler (albertsons.com).
Access to Care 7 Days a Week:
- Walk-ins welcome: Most Albertsons Cos.’ pharmacies offer
convenient evening and weekend hours and will be staffed to
accommodate short wait times and “walk-in” appointments.
- Free consultations: Pharmacists are available to discuss
clinical-related questions to assist customers in making informed
healthcare decisions and will offer consultations on vaccination
history and recommend co-administrations to bring key immunizations
up to date.
- Drive-up clinics: Vaccines may be administered from the
comfort and convenience of patient’s cars at participating pharmacy
locations.
Mobile Vaccine Clinics:
- Remote services: Local Albertsons Cos. pharmacists are
available to set up and staff vaccine clinics at schools, nursing
homes, companies and other organizations to help ensure students,
residents and employees have access to these immunizations.
Grocery Discount:
- Savings incentive: For every immunization received at an
Albertsons Cos.’ pharmacy, recipients will receive a coupon
eligible for 10 percent off their next grocery purchase up to $200,
and access to a free digital vaccine record.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) currently recommends
COVID-19 vaccines be given during the same visit with other
vaccines, including the flu vaccine, for those eligible. Flu
vaccinations are available to children as young as 6 months of age,
where allowed by state law. Currently, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
and booster can be administered to patients as young as 12 years
old, while the Moderna COVID-19 doses are available for patients 18
and older. An adult must sign a consent and release form for minor
patients receiving vaccinations.
Find more information, visit albertsons.com/pharmacy.
About Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the
United States. As of June 18, 2022, the Company operated 2,273
retail food and drug stores with 1,720 pharmacies, 402 associated
fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19
manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34
states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including
Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb,
Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen,
Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The
Company is committed to helping people across the country live
better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by
neighborhood. In 2021, along with the Albertsons Companies
Foundation, the Company contributed nearly $200 million in food and
financial support, including approximately $40 million through our
Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our
communities have enough to eat.
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