UK: Asda rolls out Covid booster jab programme across 75 stores

The supermarket has operated three dedicated Covid vaccinations centres at stores since January and recently delivered its 100,000th jab from these sites.

Asda will start to deliver Covid booster vaccinations using its network of in-store pharmacies beginning next month, making it the first supermarket to implement such action, according to a company’s press release.

The supermarket has operated three dedicated Covid vaccinations centres at stores in Birmingham, Watford and London since January and recently delivered its 100,000th jab from these sites. These sites will continue to offer first and second vaccines as well as booster jabs, says Asda.

In addition, Asda will offer booster jabs at 72 in-store pharmacy sites and expects to deliver more than 7,500 jabs per week. The service launches in early October and will run throughout the winter months.

Individuals in priority groups will receive their appointment from the NHS and have the option to select the Asda store as a location to receive their booster jab.

“Expanding the booster service to more than 70 Asda stores across the UK means that many more people will be able to receive their jabs in a convenient location at the heart of their community, said Faisal Tuddy, Asda Superintendent Pharmacist at Asda.