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Provider Alert: Pharmacist-Administered HPV Vaccines
Healthfirst·NY · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Provider Update
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Healthfirst now allows licensed pharmacists to administer HPV vaccines to patients 18+ enrolled in specific plans (Essential Plan, QHP, and HFIC plans). Patients under 18 and those on Medicaid, Medicare, or Medicare Advantage plans remain ineligible for pharmacy-administered HPV vaccines.
Action Required
Immediately: Update patient education materials to inform eligible Healthfirst patients (18+ on Essential Plan, QHP, or HFIC plans) that they can receive HPV vaccines at in-network pharmacies. Front desk staff should direct patients to the Healthfirst pharmacy directory when appropriate. Continue scheduling HPV vaccines in-office for ineligible patients (under 18, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage members).