• Angela R Sutt, Alyssa M Pagliaro, Erica Wilson, Hannah Renner, Deanne L Hall, Lucas A Berenbrok, Melissa Somma McGivney, and Kim C Coley.
• J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2019 Nov 1; 59 (6): 848-851.

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to determine strategies to implement influenza pandemic vaccinations effectively at grocery store chain community pharmacies.MethodsClinical pharmacy coordinators and pharmacy managers representing 3 grocery store chain community pharmacies across Pennsylvania were identified for participation in semistructured telephone interviews. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Transcripts were independently coded by 2 investigators and coding discrepancies were resolved. A thematic analysis was conducted, and supporting quotes were selected for each theme.ResultsTwelve pharmacists participated in the interviews, which were conducted from September 2016 to November 2017. Five key themes were identified: (1) mobilize pharmacy staff members to specific locations to prepare for a high volume of vaccinations; (2) implement vaccination clinics during high-volume scenarios; (3) utilize nonpharmacy spaces to increase vaccination capabilities; (4) determine vaccine distribution by highest risk populations that each pharmacy serves; and (5) conduct training customized to the pharmacy chain that supplements national pandemic influenza training.ConclusionGrocery store chain community pharmacies are desirable sites for pandemic vaccination because of a variety of factors, such as space and staffing flexibility. Developing a pandemic vaccination plan will enable community pharmacists to contribute more effectively during influenza pandemics.Copyright © 2019 American Pharmacists Association®. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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