Some independent U.S. pharmacies are still waiting for new Covid vaccine doses

As Covid vaccines roll out, some independent pharmacies are left waiting Pharmacists say many of their doses are delayed, which means turning patients away. NBC News

As major pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens roll out the new Covid vaccine, independent pharmacies say they’re facing delays in getting their shipments, leading to longer wait times for their patients to get vaccinated. ...

Independent pharmacists who spoke to NBC News claimed that the delays are due to drug manufacturers and wholesalers prioritizing larger retail chains, including CVS and Walgreens, for their early shipments, an assertion both Pfizer and Moderna pushed back on.

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