Supply-chain issues appear to be easing.
COVID-19 vaccinesThere have been widespread reports of dropped or limited vaccine appointments, making it difficult for some to get the shot almost three weeks after federal officialsThough experts said supply-chain issues appear to be easing, it may be two more weeks before every adult can easily make an appointment where they want.Vaccine makers Moderna and Pfizer say they've made enough doses to meet demand.
Anecdotally, more community pharmacies report having the vaccine this week compared to last week, said Andie Pivarunas, a spokesperson for the National Community Pharmacists Association.but it's had to reschedule some appointments due to delivery delays from wholesalers, a company spokesperson told Axios.
Walgreens on Monday said all stores now have enough supply to meet demand and will continue to make more appointment times available.they'd resolved technical issues that resulted in some people being told they would have to pay over $100 for shots, even though they're supposed to be free at in-network providers.
Pediatricians also report ongoing issues with insurance reimbursement for the vaccines, leaving parents of the youngest kids with fewer options since pharmacists don't have the authority to vaccinate kids under 3.The bottom line: At least for adult vaccines, "the next time there is an updated formulation of COVID vaccines, we should not experience the same issues," Kates saidShare on linkedin
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