TORONTO, March 10, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, select Shoppers
Drug Mart and Loblaw pharmacies in Loblaws, Real Canadian
Superstore, No Frills, Fortinos, and Zehrs locations in
Ontario are delivering the first
COVID-19 vaccines in community pharmacies, marking a milestone in
the ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Pharmacies in Toronto,
Windsor-Essex and Kingston area started administering the
AstraZeneca vaccine to residents over aged 60-64 as part of a
provincial pilot.
"Pharmacists are among the most trusted healthcare
professionals, providing convenient and accessible community-level
health services. We commend the Ontario government for allowing pharmacists to
join the immunization campaign in the province," said Jeff Leger, President, Shoppers Drug Mart.
"Across Canada, there are more
than 10,000 pharmacies, in rural areas and urban centres. Based on
the most recent flu season, it is expected that community
pharmacies could vaccinate up to 3 million Canadians each
week."
Vaccines are available today in Ontario at 160 Loblaw-owned pharmacies. For
information about which stores are participating, as well as
eligibility and how to book a vaccine appointment, please visit
www.shoppersdrugmart.ca or the respective Loblaw grocery store
website.
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, with a
network of more than 2,400 corporate, franchised and
Associate-owned locations in communities across the country.
Loblaw's purpose – Live Life Well® – supports the needs and
well-being of Canadians who make one billion visits each year to
the company's stores.
Led by Shoppers Drug Mart, the leader in Canada's retail drug store marketplace and the
number one provider of pharmacy products and services, Loblaw
offers full-service pharmacies and professional care in more than
1,800 locations in 10 provinces and 2 territories, including in
Shoppers Drug Mart, PharmaPrix, Loblaw pharmacy, DRUGStore Pharmacy
and CENTRESante locations.
SOURCE Loblaw Companies Limited