By July 29, 2021
One of Carolina Pharmacy’s top priorities is making the COVID-19 vaccine available to as many people as possible. Because they have direct links to the communities they serve, independent pharmacies have an opportunity to reach large groups of people and encourage vaccination. Extra flexibility to talk with patients coupled with strong knowledge of each customer’s care plan means that independent pharmacists are perfectly poised to readily address vaccine concerns or answer questions.
According to Carolina Pharmacy pharmacist Dr. Taylor Fortson, addressing and helping solve vaccine hesitancy is also an important role of the independent pharmacy. She says that one of the benefits of being an independent pharmacy is being part of the larger global pharmaceutical supply chain but still having a focus on true patient-centered care.
“We have frequent touchpoints with customers and are fully familiar with their medications and care,” says Dr. Fortson. “Beyond understanding individual healthcare needs, independent pharmacists are knowledgeable and already deeply experienced with vaccine administration and processes for flu, pneumonia, and other illnesses.”
Read on for 7 reasons that Dr. Fortson says you should opt to get the COVID vaccine at an independent pharmacy:
Schedule a COVID vaccination appointment.
Schedule a rapid COVID test.