CVS Doubles COVID-19 Vaccination Sites In Arizona

PHOENIX, AZ — The number of CVS Pharmacies with COVID-19 vaccines will more than double in the weeks ahead, from nine to 18.

The expansion is part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, which is a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and 21 national pharmacy companies.

The expansion, which was announced in a press release on Thursday morning, means that close to 1,200 CVS locations in 29 states will receive vaccines.

The CVS locations will have vaccine doses for individuals that meet state eligibility criteria, in addition to K-12 teachers and staff and childcare workers, the release said.

Locations that will receive doses in the Valley include Anthem, Apache Junction, Buckeye, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Goodyear, Laveen, Mesa, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson and Wickenburg.

In Southern Arizona, CVS will have vaccines at their locations in Oro Valley, Sierra Vista and Tucson, according to the release.

“We’re increasing the number of active stores and expanding to additional states as fast as supply allows, with the capacity to administer 20 – 25 million shots per month,” Karen S. Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health said in the release. “We’re also focused on priority populations, including vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic as well as teachers and school support staff.”

Anyone that would like to get a vaccine at their local CVS pharmacy must book an appointment online by Saturday. Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided.

The CVS website shows 24 sites in Arizona that have vaccines at the moment however not all of those are regularly receiving doses as some received temporary doses of another vaccine variety. Patch has reached out to CVS for further clarification.

To book an appointment or find out which pharmacies offer vaccinations, visit the CVS Pharmacy app or go to CVS' website.