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NHSE urged to commission pharmacy vaccinations

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NHS England (NHSE) should commission community pharmacies to deliver a wider range of NHS vaccines including pneumonia, shingles, meningitis, RSV and routine childhood vaccinations, the Company Chemists' Association (CCA) has said.

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Covid inquiry: 'Missed opportunity' to utilise pharmacies in vaccine roll-out

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There was a 'missed opportunity' to make use of the community pharmacy sector during the early stages of the Covid-19 vaccination programme roll-out, an inquiry has been told.

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Government confirms Covid vaccine eligibility for spring 2025 programme

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The eligible patient cohorts for vaccination under the spring 2025 Covid-19 programme have been confirmed, following recommendations from government advisors.

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'You have advocates in Westminster', MP tells community pharmacy

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There are MPs in Westminster advocating for community pharmacy funding, Dr Beccy Cooper MP told the sector at an event hosted by the Pharmacy Vaccinations Development Group this week. The event set out how community pharmacies could increase vaccination uptake and help the NHS reach those it had historically struggled to.

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Quarter of all Covid vaccines administered in community pharmacies

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Almost two-thirds (62%) of Covid-19 vaccines were administered in community pharmacies in December 2023, according to the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA).

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The Ripple Effect of Your Community Pharmacy Closing Down

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Community pharmacies are the backbone of local healthcare, providing essential services and support that go far beyond dispensing medication. They serve as accessible hubs for health advice, chronic disease management, vaccinations, and more. A staggering 89% of the population can reach a pharmacy within a 20-minute walk.

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Community pharmacy delivers first private covid jabs

The Pharmacist

EXCLUSIVE A community pharmacy in Scotland has delivered what is believed to be the UK’s first private Covid vaccination, ahead of the service’s planned launch date in April.