Biden administration urges COVID vaccine makers to keep updated booster prices reasonable for fall campaign

The US government is transitioning COVID-19 vaccine distribution to the commercial market this fall.
HHS Secretary Becerra warned manufacturers against price gouging for the updated boosters targeting XBB.1.5.
The CDC will purchase shots to provide free vaccines for uninsured people through pharmacies.
Manufacturers like Pfizer and Moderna are expected to submit updated boosters to the FDA by September.
HHS expects vaccines to remain accessible through pharmacies, clinics, health departments and other locations.