TORONTO, Sept. 26,
2022 /CNW/ - Starting today, Shoppers Drug Mart and
Loblaw pharmacies across the province can vaccinate those 18 and
over with the Bivalent COVID-19 booster. Individuals are eligible
for the booster at a minimum of three months after their previous
dose or otherwise indicated by the Ontario Ministry of Health,
regardless of how many boosters they have already received.
"Since the start of the pandemic, pharmacists have played an
important role, supporting public health priorities in the fight
against COVID-19," said Jeff Leger,
President, Shoppers Drug Mart. "We continue to do everything
we can to ensure vaccinations and boosters are as accessible as
possible by making them available in Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw
pharmacies for all eligible Ontarians."
All COVID vaccinations, including the new Bivalent booster, are
available via appointment at Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw
pharmacies across Ontario and can
be booked online.
About Shoppers Drug Mart
Inc.
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is one of the most recognized and
trusted names in Canadian retailing. The company is the licensor of
full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers
Drug Mart® (Pharmaprix® in Québec). With almost 1,350 Shoppers
Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® stores operating in prime locations in
each province and two territories, the company is one of the most
convenient retailers in Canada. The company also licenses or
owns 47 medical clinic pharmacies operating under the name
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy® (Pharmaprix Simplement Santé® in Québec).
As well, the company owns and operates 43 corporate Wellwise by
Shoppers Drug Mart™ stores and an ecommerce site Wellwise.ca,
making it the largest Canadian retailer of home health care
products and services. In addition to its retail store network, the
company owns the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™ online platform for
the sale of medical cannabis, Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health
Network Inc., a provider of specialty drug distribution, pharmacy
and comprehensive patient support services, MediSystem Inc.,
a provider of pharmaceutical products and services to long-term
care facilities and Lifemark Health Group, Canada's leading provider of outpatient
physiotherapy, massage therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic,
mental health, and other ancillary rehabilitation services.
Shoppers Drug Mart is an independent operating division of Loblaw
Companies Limited.
SOURCE Shoppers Drug Mart