COVID-19 Pharmacy Resource Center

As an active participant in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, we’re engaged with government and healthcare officials as these agencies and experts closely monitor the spread of COVID-19. We have business continuity plans that include our global workforce and our teams are in daily communications with manufacturers, monitoring inventory levels and customer purchasing behavior for any potential impact to the product supply chain.

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Resources for you and your patients

Here we've curated a collection of the most relevant links to help independent community pharmacies through the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you need resources for communicating with patients or the latest guidance from the CDC and WHO, this is your destination for the most valuable coronavirus-related information, tools and support.

Independents Join Major Retailers in Gaining Access to COVID-19 Vaccine

AmerisourceBergen has reached an agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to include Good Neighbor Pharmacy and the Elevate Provider Network members in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Strategy for COVID-19 Vaccination.

To support access, AmerisourceBergen will serve as a network administrator and place orders with the CDC on behalf of qualified and eligible Good Neighbor Pharmacy and Elevate Provider Network members. AmerisourceBergen will receive a direct allocation of COVID-19 vaccine for independent retail pharmacy customers once there is adequate supply of COVID-19 vaccine to support broader vaccination efforts. COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed by the CDC’s central distributor.

“Independent community pharmacies have been fearless and have risen to every challenge that COVID-19 has presented this past year. Independent pharmacies are critical sites of care in their communities year-round and many Americans turn to their local pharmacy for a variety of immunizations annually,” said Brian Nightengale, President of Good Neighbor Pharmacy. “We are beyond proud to help our independent pharmacies gain access to COVID-19 vaccine. They are already poised to join this next phase in the fight against the coronavirus and continue to support their communities.”

This effort will help jurisdictions augment access to COVID-19 vaccine when supply increases and vaccination is recommended for individuals beyond the initial critical populations. With more than 90% of people living within 5 miles of a community pharmacy, pharmacies have unique reach and ability to provide access to COVID-19 vaccine and support broad vaccination efforts. This program will provide critical vaccination services for the U.S. population, with vaccine administered at community pharmacy locations at no cost to recipients. The program will be implemented in close coordination with jurisdictions to ensure optimal COVID-19 vaccination coverage and vaccine access nationwide.

Read the AmerisourceBergen press release here >

Find COVID-19 vaccine resources here >

Supporting You as a Trusted Provider of the COVID-19 Vaccine

We’re partnering with federal and state agencies regularly to prepare for providing our distribution services for the COVID-19 vaccine. Our Government Affairs team has met with 300+ federal and state legislators and staff through video and phone calls since March, continuing to make an impact on pharmacy policy priorities during COVID-19. The team is also working closely with NCPA, APhA, NACDS and other pharmacy coalitions urging Congress, Governors and state legislators to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers, remove barriers to expand pharmacist COVID-19 testing and promote immunization authority.

One of our top priorities is advocating for pharmacist provider status, which would establish pharmacists as providers in Medicare Part B throughout the course of the pandemic. The team has and will continue to urge Congress to include emergency pharmacist provider status in a future legislative package, which would enable pharmacies to bill Medicare directly for COVID-19 and flu testing and immunization (once available). Pharmacists and patients are the most powerful voices on this topic, so we strongly encourage you to contact your legislators and ask Congress to enact emergency provider status for pharmacists.

Together, we can make a difference! On August 19, 2020, HHS expanded access to allow pharmacists to administer all FDA approved vaccines to children age 3-18 during the pandemic. And back on May 27, 2020, Minnesota’s Governor, Tim Walz, signed a comprehensive Health and Human Services bill providing pharmacists the authority to allow them to administer FDA-authorized COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 vaccines to eligible individuals, when a vaccine becomes available. Several states are now following Minnesota’s lead.

COVID-19 Signage Available on Good Neighbor Pharmacy Signage Portal

Temporary signage is now available to meet the changing needs of your business. Sneeze guards, distancing dots, window clings, sidewalk signs and much more can be found on the Good Neighbor Pharmacy signage portal.

Browse COVID-19 signage

Communications and Tools for Good Neighbor Pharmacy and Elevate members

One-Time Call/Text Campaign: Keep your patients updated and provide them with information about how your pharmacy can assist them. For more information, download COVID-19 Campaigns from PrescribeWellness. To get started on your patient update, log into your Patient Engagement Center.
COVID-19 Resources tab in your Patient Engagement Center
AmerisourceBergen Customer Letter and FAQ
AmerisourceBergen Customer Townhall Recording (Hosted 10/6/20)
AmerisourceBergen Customer Townhall Recording (Hosted 11/10/20)
AmerisourceBergen Customer Townhall Recording (Hosted 12/8/20)

Additional Resources for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Members

Social media graphics and print marketing materials to educate patients
Promotions and collateral to raise awareness of the helpful services you offer
Tips for staying healthy and safe

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My GNP Mobile App

Provide patients with an additional method of refilling prescriptions with the My GNP mobile app. Leveraging the mobile app will reinforce social distancing and help alleviate high volume of calls to your pharmacy.

The My GNP mobile app can be found by searching "My GNP" on the Google Play or Apple App store.

Financial Resources

Testing Information

Get Your CLIA Certificate of Waiver

If you plan to offer COVID-19 testing in your store, you will need to have a CLIA Certificate of Waiver. Fill out the form below and mail it to your state.

Download the form

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Report Form

Human Infection with 2019 Novel Coronavirus Case Report Form

Access the Form

Instructions: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Report Form

Instructions for Completing the Human Infection with 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Report Form

Download the Instructions

COVID-19 Testing FAQs

Get answers to your questions regarding your ability to offer COVID-19 testing at your pharmacy.

Read the FAQs

May 19 COVID-19 Testing Authorization

Read the guidance provided on May 19, 2020, which declares that the PREP Act preempts state law and expands pharmacists’ authority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the guidance statement

April 8 COVID-19 Testing Authorization

See what guidance was originally provided on April 8, 2020, for licensed pharmacists, COVID-19 testing and immunity under the PREP Act.

Read the guidance statement

BD Veritor™ Plus System (SARS-CoV-2 Test) Test Kits to Be Available from AmerisourceBergen

The BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 is a chromatographic immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigens in nasal swabs from patients with signs and symptoms who are suspected of COVID-19.