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Quick note that Pfizer developed its vaccine outside of Operation Warp Speed, and has said it intends to distribute the vaccine itself, not through the government's contracted logistics company (McKesson).

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I don't think that is correct. They developed it independently. They intend to distribute through Warp Speed.

Pfizer goes solo on U.S. shot distribution, opting out of government channels

Mick is right that Pfizer is taking advantage of the infrastructure set up by Warp Speed, but they won't use McKesson to distribute it.

The company will not use the government’s chosen distribution partner, McKesson, but rather its own system to deliver the COVID vaccine directly to healthcare providers, said Tanya Alcorn, Pfizer's vice president for biopharma global supply chain, during a recent webinar from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. A Pfizer spokesperson confirmed that plan in an email to FiercePharma.

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[BostonCard]

Quick note that Pfizer developed its vaccine outside of Operation Warp Speed, and has said it intends to distribute the vaccine itself, not through the government's contracted logistics company (McKesson).

BC

I don't think that is correct. They developed it independently. They intend to distribute through Warp Speed.

Pfizer goes solo on U.S. shot distribution, opting out of government channels

Mick is right that Pfizer is taking advantage of the infrastructure set up by Warp Speed, but they won't use McKesson to distribute it.

The company will not use the government’s chosen distribution partner, McKesson, but rather its own system to deliver the COVID vaccine directly to healthcare providers, said Tanya Alcorn, Pfizer's vice president for biopharma global supply chain, during a recent webinar from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. A Pfizer spokesperson confirmed that plan in an email to FiercePharma.

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