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CVS and Walgreens Require Prescriptions for COVID Vaccines
9/3/2025
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Story summary
- CVS and Walgreens will mandate doctor’s prescriptions for COVID-19 vaccines in select states due to pharmacy laws.
- This change may limit access for individuals without primary care or insurance.
- Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy requests a delay of the upcoming ACIP meeting amid legitimacy concerns.
- Experts caution that the new requirement may adversely affect vulnerable populations dependent on pharmacists for healthcare.
