NANUET, N.Y — Continuing to do its part in the fight against COVID-19, Stop & Shop will now offer the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, at all 55 New York pharmacies.
The anti-viral drugs are available at no cost with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider. Additionally, Stop & Shop’s trained and trusted pharmacists are authorized to administer second COVID-19 booster shots to eligible patients per the CDC’s latest recommendations regarding additional boosters.
According to the FDA, the COVID anti-viral prescriptions are for the treatment of COVID-19 in those who are at higher risk of developing more severe outcomes of COVID-19. The FDA adds that the anti-virals are not a substitute for COVID-19 vaccinations.
“As the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved over the past two years, Stop & Shop Pharmacy has provided our customers and communities with convenient and safe ways to protect their families and loved ones,” says Katie Thornell, Director of Pharmacy Operations at Stop & Shop. “By now offering COVID-19 anti-virals, as well as second boosters to eligible customers, we look forward to helping more community members defend themselves and their families against COVID-19 and its evolving variants.”
Stop & Shop pharmacies have also partnered with the Biden-Harris Administration to distribute over the counter, self-administered, rapid COVID-19 tests to eligible Medicare Part B recipients at no cost. Customers should bring their Medicare Part B red-white-and blue card to the pharmacy when receiving the at-home tests at their local Stop & Shop Pharmacy. Medicare Part B recipients are also eligible to receive up to eight rapid tests per calendar month at no cost. Stop & Shop will also administer the CDC authorized second COVID-19 booster to eligible customers, including those aged 50+ and those considered immunocompromised by the CDC, at all 230 pharmacies along the East Coast, including all locations in New York state.
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