CVS & Walgreens COVID Vaccine Restrictions: Prescriptions Required in 16 States Amid Regulatory Changes & ACIP Delay
CVS & Walgreens COVID Vaccine Restrictions: Prescriptions Required in 16 States Amid Regulatory Changes & ACIP Delay Key Takeaways COVID vaccines now require prescriptions at CVS and Walgreens in 14-16 states Three states have completely stopped offering COVID vaccines at CVS locations New FDA restrictions limit vaccines to adults 65+ and high-risk individuals under 65 Changes follow regulatory updates from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) recommendations pending Insurance coverage and availability varies significantly by location Outline Current State of COVID Vaccine Access at Major Pharmacies CVS prescription requirements by state Walgreens policy changes States with complete restrictions The Regulatory Shift Behind the Changes FDA's narrowed approval criteria HHS policy modifications ACIP recommendation delays State-by-State Breakdown: Where You Need a Prescription Colorado's new requirem...