Why arent all pharmacists able to provide covered flu shots?
Pharmacists in the BCBSNC network are licensed pharmacists who are certified to provide and administer vaccines, such as the flu shot, in a retail pharmacy. In order for a vaccine received in a pharmacy to be covered, only vaccines administered by pharmacists participating in BCBSNCs networks are eligible for coverage. Pharmacists will only administer flu shots to eligible members1 ages 18 and older. To find participating pharmacists, visit the Doctors, Rx and Hospitals section on our site, and search for Pharmacist (Flu & Other Limited Injections) under Specialty.
Pharmacists in the BCBSNC network are licensed pharmacists who are certified to provide and administer vaccines, such as the flu shot, in a retail pharmacy. In order for a vaccine received in a pharmacy to be covered, only vaccines administered by pharmacists participating in BCBSNCs networks are eligible for coverage. Pharmacists will only administer flu shots to eligible members1 ages 14 and older. To find participating pharmacists, visit the Doctors, Rx and Hospitals section on our site, and search for Pharmacist (Flu & Other Limited Injections) under Specialty.
