What Caused Walgreens And CVS To Waste So Many Vaccine Doses?

The report by Kaiser Health News reveals that CVS and Walgreens have wasted more COVID vaccine doses than other entities. The reasons for this waste are not entirely clear, but possible factors include early involvement in long-term care vaccinations, staff hesitancy, and lack of experience in such settings. Criticism has been directed at the pharmacy chains for inadequate planning. The CDC and states are working to improve waste reporting, but inconsistencies remain. The report highlights the need for better data to understand the full extent of vaccine waste.

What are some possible reasons for the high number of wasted COVID vaccine doses by CVS and Walgreens?

How did CVS and Walgreens contribute to the vaccination efforts in long-term care facilities?

What challenges did CVS and Walgreens face in the nursing home vaccination efforts?

What steps is the CDC taking to improve the reporting of vaccine waste?

Discuss the impact of data missing on understanding the extent of vaccine waste.