CVS To Roll Out Coronavirus Vaccines At 8 AZ Pharmacies

ARIZONA — CVS Health will begin vaccinating at eight Arizona pharmacies Thursday, giving residents one more way to get the coveted coronavirus vaccine.

The eight locations are scattered throughout Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal and Yuma Counties. Anyone eligible can begin to book appointments starting Wednesday as stores receive shipments of vaccine. Currently, only adults over the age of 65, teachers, first responders and health care workers are eligible.

“Getting vaccines into the arms of Arizonans is our best way to beat this virus and get our economy back on track,” Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly said in a statement. “CVS’s vaccine program in Arizona is welcome news, and an important step towards expanding vaccine distribution and increasing options for Arizonans including in some of our rural communities and small towns.”

CVS is vaccinating Americans through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. The limited rollout in the state will supply 9,300 total weekly doses with plans to expand as doses become more readily available.

The locations are:

• 5050 W. Baseline Road in Laveen
• 1625 N. 44TH Street in Phoenix
• 4990 S. Arizona Avenue in Chandler
• 11464 S. Fortuna Road in Yuma
• 1900 W. Valencia Road in Tucson
• 325 W Apache Trail in Apache Junction
• 2350 Miracle Mile in Bullhead City
• 15474 W. Greenway Road in Surprise

The eight new Arizona vaccination sites join the more than 640 locations across 17 states CVS is currently operating. The company has also been working to vaccinate residents and staff at approximately 940 long-term care facilities across Arizona.

“One of our greatest strengths as a company is our presence in communities across the country, which makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and familiar manner,” said Karen S. Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health. “We continue to be grateful for the commitment of our frontline colleagues whose dedication has allowed us to deliver care and peace of mind throughout the pandemic.”

Patients must have an appointment to receive the vaccine. Walk-ins will be turned away, CVS said.

Arizonans can register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and people without online access can contact CVS customer service: (800) 746-7287.