The Supreme Pharmaceutical Chamber has published a legal opinion on the requirements for pharmacists conducting recommended immunizations and COVID-19 vaccinations and performing a qualifying examination to rule out contraindications to these vaccinations.
Vaccination in pharmacies: What are the requirements for pharmacists?
Published Oct. 27, 2023 13:14
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS CARRYING OUT RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AND PERFORMING A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION TO EXCLUDE CONTRAINDICATIONS TO THESE VACCINATIONS.
- Pharmacist's authority to conduct a qualifying examination prior to the recommended immunization and COVID-19 vaccination.
- Pharmacist's authority to carry out recommended immunizations and COVID-19 vaccination.
- Authorize a pharmacist to conduct a qualifying examination to rule out contraindications to the recommended immunization and COVID-19 vaccination.
- Authorization of a pharmacist to perform the recommended immunization and COVID-19 vaccination.
Source: NIA
