Supporting local pharmacies In February 2021, hundreds of Health Mart® pharmacies — a McKesson franchise network of independent, locally owned community pharmacies — joined the U.S. government’s Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination to help expand vaccine access for patients across the country. Many Health Mart pharmacies are in rural areas where pharmacists are the only care provider for miles. With approximately nine out of 10 Americans living within five miles of a community pharmacy, these community pharmacies sometimes serve as the only source to people who would not otherwise have access to healthcare. It is one of the reasons community pharmacies are vital for the vaccination efforts happening today. Local pharmacy teams are developing innovative approaches to address challenges, such as lack of internet or access to local physicians, to reach vulnerable patients and bring COVID-19 vaccinations closer to home. “I want to acknowledge the work the Health Mart team has done to make this program possible for our profession, but even more for the people of our county, state and nation,” shared Jerry Duren, PharmD, pharmacist and owner of Duren’s Health Mart Pharmacy in Waynesboro, Tenn. “I know without a doubt it would not have been possible for us to provide this valuable life-saving service alone. It’s a service that is essential to so many of our patients.” As an independent pharmacy network and partner in the federal program, Health Mart developed its Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program to provide back-end support for participating pharmacies, including an online vaccine scheduler and documentation tool, pharmacy training, and a platform for providing resources and capturing daily activity to centralize reporting. Health Mart pharmacies in the program began administering vaccines in mid-February at select locations in Kansas, Missouri, Oregon and Washington — with the program expanding to more than 40 states shortly thereafter. “From vaccinations and point-of-care testing to patient education, community pharmacies continue to be the compassionate and trusted provider you can lean on,” shared Eyad Farah, president, Health Mart and Health Mart Atlas. “They take the time to listen and care. So naturally, they are the problem solvers for America’s most complex healthcare issues, and I’m beyond proud of their outstanding response during the COVID-19 pandemic.” From day one of the pandemic, our team has been committed to supporting vaccination efforts, working with thousands of customers and coordinating with regulatory authorities and other companies to bring personal protective equipment, medications and essential supplies to healthcare facilities and first responders. Introduction Stories Employees Access Equity Climate Operations >Table of Contents | 11 FY21 Impact Report >Table of Contents | 11