By Troy Gillard

as supply allows...

COVID-19 vaccinations expanding to more Alberta pharmacies

Mar 18, 2021 | 12:51 PM

The provincial government says there are now 259 pharmacies in 107 Alberta communities offering COVID-19 vaccine – a 154 per cent increase in participating pharmacies since March 1.

The number of participating pharmacies will keep increasing as more vaccine doses arrive, the province says, with up to 500 locations booking appointments by early April.

“We’re expanding the vaccine rollout as fast as the supply coming into Alberta allows. Our speed and efficiency is only held back by the number of doses that we receive from the federal government,” said Premier Jason Kenney. “Thousands of Albertans are getting immunized at pharmacies every day, and that number will rise sharply in the weeks ahead.”

“We are excited to see the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination program expand to include more pharmacy locations allowing timely access and greater opportunity for Albertans to be vaccinated by their own pharmacist in their own community,” said Margaret Wing, CEO, Alberta Pharmacists’ Association.

The province says community pharmacies will ultimately be the largest provider of the vaccine to Albertans. To date, more than 35,000 doses of vaccine have been administered at pharmacies province-wide.

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Each participating pharmacy is adhering to strict protocols to protect patrons and staff. Pharmacists must have demonstrated experience with immunizations and the specialized skills needed to safely provide COVID-19 vaccines.

Eligible Albertans can book appointments by calling the participating pharmacies or through their online booking systems.

Alberta Health Services will also continue to book appointments online and through 811.

A list of all participating pharmacies offering the vaccine is available on the Alberta Blue Cross website.