December 17, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccine, CVS, Dr. Kevin Ban, Dr. Troyen Brennan, Walgreens
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WASHINGTON — Representatives from both Walgreens and CVS Health predicted the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to the general public during the spring, and patients will be able to make appointments to get the shots at their neighborhood pharmacies. “My view on this is that I think that the best and easiest place for people
December 11, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Kevin Ban, Rick Gates, Rina Shah, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — As the country awaits a COVID-19 vaccine, experts from Walgreens and PharMerica convened on Friday afternoon for a LinkedIn Live event to share updates on vaccine administration. Rick Gates, senior vice president – Pharmacy and Healthcare at Walgreens served as the moderator of a panel that consisted of Dr. Kevin Ban, chief
December 9, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Dr. Kevin Ban, Walgreens, Walgreens Flu Index
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Walgreens has launched the Walgreens Flu Index for the 2020-2021 season to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as a reminder to get vaccinated against the flu. With COVID-19 cases continuing to surge across the country, health experts are encouraging flu shots to
October 8, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Dr. Kevin Ban, flu shots, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill.— A new Walgreens survey conducted online in August by The Harris Poll reveals that for many, the COVID-19 pandemic has created urgency around getting this year’s flu vaccine. The study said that 72% of Americans will probably or definitely will get the flu shot this season, with 32% of all U.S. adults saying
August 17, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Dr. Kevin Ban, flu shots, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — With the upcoming flu season expected to coincide with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens is now offering flu shots daily at all of its nearly 9,100 pharmacies with additional safety measures in place. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging everyone over 6 months of age to get a
June 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CDC, COVID-19, Dr. Kevin Ban, immunizations, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill.– Walgreens announced on Monday the company is resuming immunization services with additional safety measures in place for pharmacy team members and patients. The changes follow recently updated U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and come ahead of flu season, which health officials warn may coincide with a second wave of COVID-19.
January 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Alex Gourlay, Dr. Kevin Ban, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced Monday that Dr. Kevin Ban has become its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In his role as CMO, Dr. Ban is assuming leadership of the Walgreens clinical office, overseeing the development of enterprise clinical programs and clinical analytics and directing provision of care, clinical outcomes, patient safety and healthcare information