TORONTO, March 4, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Shoppers Drug
Mart and Loblaw pharmacies in Real Canadian Superstore locations in
Alberta delivered the first
COVID-19 vaccines in community pharmacies, marking a milestone in
the ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Pharmacies throughout Alberta
started administering the Pfizer vaccine to residents over the age
of 75.
"Pharmacists are among the most trusted healthcare
professionals, providing convenient and accessible community-level
health services," 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 Alberta at more than 40 Loblaw-owned
pharmacies, with more pharmacies expecting shipments in the coming
week.
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