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Some Saskatchewan pharmacists are preparing to push plungers in the fight against COVID-19.
On Thursday, the provincial government announced a few details about a pilot project that will see up to 63 pharmacies in 14 communities doling out COVID vaccines — perhaps as soon as next week.
The government didn’t say which pharmacies in which communities will be involved in the early stages.
The pilot project is to begin April 29, when pharmacists will start to receive vaccine doses. Bookings for vaccination appointments could be offered by the pharmacies as early as next Monday.
“Residents are asked to be patient as booking for appointments will vary by pharmacy, so please watch for local notifications,” the Ministry of Health said in a media release.
“A list of participating pharmacies will be available on the Government of Saskatchewan website once pharmacies are ready to accept bookings.”
The pharmacies involved in the pilot project will set their own appointment schedules, but will follow the government’s age-based vaccination plan.
As well, the participating pharmacies are to communicate directly with the public. The government’s online and phone booking system is not being used to make appointments at pharmacies.
The government said the pharmacies in the pilot project are aiming “to refine distribution and vaccination processes.” Staff members working in those pharmacies or in stores that have participating pharmacies within their walls will be eligible for vaccinations.
According to the release, more pharmacies in more communities will be added as more vaccine doses become available.
The project initially was announced April 12, but was put on hold due to a lack of vaccine supply.
More information is available here.