MADISON (NBC 26) — More pharmacies in Wisconsin will be getting COVID vaccine supply.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Tuesday seven new pharmacy partners in Wisconsin will start receiving vaccine this week as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. This includes select Costco, CVS, and Hy-Vee locations.
Nearly 600 participating pharmacy locations will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations, DHS says.
DHS says independent pharmacy networks are also part of the program, including Good Neighbor and AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Health Mart, Medicine Shoppe and Cardinal Health, and Topco.
In addition, Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN) which includes some Hometown Pharmacies, and Walmart and will both receive additional vaccine doses allowing them to offer vaccinations at more locations, DHS says.
CVS will begin scheduling appointments today, and Costco plans to start scheduling appointments by Friday. Click here to learn more.