Vaccinations

Pharmacists working in general practice are likely to find themselves deployed as part of the workforce that will vaccinate the population against the coronavirus.

Pharmacists will be able to provide unlicensed Covid-19 vaccines to patients, the Government said as it set out new legal changes.

A community pharmacy run, offsite flu vaccination centre has proved popular with patients after kicking off its 14-day run in Preston last Monday.

Community pharmacists will be able to provide flu vaccinations “in any appropriate space within the pharmacy” this flu season, says NHS England. 

The UK Government has agreed a deal with a biotech company for 60 million doses of its potential Covid-19 vaccine.

Community pharmacy-based vaccinations are rapidly increasing worldwide, with almost twice as many people able to be immunised in a pharmacy compared to four years ago.

Community pharmacies in England completed 1.71 million NHS flu vaccinations in 2019-20 – a 19.6 per cent jump on the previous year.

Pharmacy technicians should be allowed to administer Covid-19 vaccinations, says APTUK president.

GPs have been electronically notified about 30,000 flu vaccines provided in community pharmacies during the flu season.

Advice on which flu vaccines to order for 2020-21 has been issued by NHS England and NHS Improvement.

The final days of 2019 saw influenza activity continuing to increase in the community.

Thirteen LloydsPharmacy stores are now offering a private HPV vaccination service to customers aged between 12 and 45.

The DHSC has ordered 400,000 extra doses of the adult flu vaccine for the 2019-20 flu season, it was announced yesterday.

The manufacturer of influenza vaccines for over-65s says it is on track to deliver stock to pharmacies on time.

Pharmacy fees for the 2019-20 flu vaccination service have increased to £9.58 – an increase of 10p on 2011-19.

The Government will consider offering MMR vaccinations in “settings outside of a GP” to improve protection rates.

Community pharmacies may be affected by delayed supplies of one of the recommended flu vaccines.

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Mukesh Lad highlights the importance of delivering a quality flu vaccination service and shares tips to ensure your service is up to scratch