Some Pfizer COVID vaccines are in short supply at pharmacies across Canada
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Canadians looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacies may face some hassles.
Pfizer Canada says it has imposed temporary limits Orders for one of its COVID shots were found at community pharmacies, outside hospitals.
The short-term limit applies to its pre-filled syringe in 0.3-mL dosage during the current respiratory infection season, SOAPHai Morin, senior manager of external communications for Pfizer Canada, told CBC News in an email on Monday.
For consumers, the multi-dose options provided in previous seasons will remain available.
single dose Vials give providers more flexibility to order, distribute and administer vaccines, such as in rural areas, but packaging and storage costs for multi-dose vials may be lower.
Morin said Pfizer’s pack of 10 single-dose pre-filled syringes is available to distributors.
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Both Pfizer and Ontario’s Ministry of Health said hospitals and long-term care settings typically receive supplies through public vaccination programs.
Ontario is “continuing to have vaccine supply available for order and delivery across the province to help keep Ontario families safe and healthy this respiratory illness season,” Ministry spokesperson said.
earlier this month, Pharmacist in Calgary He said they have started a waiting list to administer COVID-19 vaccines because they are unable to get stock.
Moderna Canada said it will continue to deliver COVID-19 vaccine doses to provinces and territories across Canada as scheduled.
Provincial and territorial health authorities manage how COVID-19 vaccines are allocated and distributed to the public market.
