New CDC data suggests CVS and Walgreens wasted thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses, more than most states combined cteh@businessinsider.com (Cheryl Teh) © Spencer Platt/Getty Images Medical staff at a Walgreens can administer the COVID vaccine to customers as part of the US s nationwide vaccine rollout. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
New CDC data shows CVS and Walgreens were responsible for around 70% of US COVID-19 vaccine wastage.
The data suggests that the two companies wasted more doses than the combined total of most states.
CVS cited issues with transportation restrictions and limitations on redirecting unused doses as reasons for vaccine wastage.
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Walgreens also announced that it s launching multiple mobile COVID vaccination clinics in Chicago.
The traveling clinics will focus on bringing COVID-19 vaccines directly to underserved communities and those with barriers to accessing the vaccine, Walgreens said in a statement announcing the launch.
The pharmacy giant said individuals will be able to walk up to a mobile clinic and get vaccinated that same day.
Walgreens did not say where the clinics will stop in Chicago but said it is partnering with local organizations to make community members aware of the locations and dates.
The company, based in suburban Deerfield, said it s hosted more than 700 vaccination clinics across the country, primarily at churches and community centers, with plans to host hundreds more this month.