Pharmacist initiation and administration of vaccines

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 â€‹The vaccines and conditions on their administration are specified in the:​    

More information is available on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø phar​​macist vaccination program web page.

A registered pharmacist initiating and administering vaccines under their own authority must comply with the following:​

​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹These requirements apply to a pharmacist who holds general registration or provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. A pharmacist with provisional registration who has completed an accredited vaccination training course may initiate and administer vaccines only when :
  • ​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹ under the supervision of a pharmacist who holds general registration, 
  • they have completed an accredited vaccination training course, and
  • they have determined the vaccination is appropriate for the particular person.

Current as at: Tuesday 9 April 2024
Contact page owner: Pharmaceutical Services