Securing an appointment for vaccines at pharmacies still presents many challenges Though there are several ways to get on a list, getting past that is another feat for some. Author: Allison Levine Updated: 10:49 AM MST February 13, 2021 DENVER — The Federal Government is looking to pharmacy partners to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccines but securing an appointment is no easy task. In Colorado, the Federal Government has designated Walmart and Kroger as federal retail pharmacy partners. More than two dozen Walmart stores statewide were slated to begin vaccinating eligible Coloradans on Feb. 12. Meanwhile, additional doses of the vaccine are expected to ship directly to a limited number of local pharmacies beginning today.