COVID vaccines may soon become available on the high street, as retailers in the UK have initiated discussions with vaccine suppliers. The move comes after Health Minister Maria Caulfield expressed government support for the development of a private market for COVID vaccines in England.

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One of the prominent retail chains, Superdrug, has confirmed that it is in talks with vaccine suppliers to potentially introduce a private COVID vaccination service as early as 2024. A spokesperson for Superdrug stated, “Ensuring healthcare is as accessible as possible for people is our priority, and we’re interested in offering a private COVID vaccination. Currently, we are gathering information to assess whether it’s a viable option.”

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