Immunisation - Pharmacists
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Pharmacist eNewsletter
- Email: Pharmacist eNews Feb 2021
- Email: Digital Health: Electronic Prescription Update #2 Feb 2021
- Email: Digital Health: Electronic Prescription Update #1 Sept 2020
AIR - Mandatory reporting
- Australian Immunisation Register Amendment (Reporting) Bill 2020
- Pharmacist Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) FAQs
Which vaccines can pharmacists administer?
- NCIRS: Vaccines from community pharmacy - (March 2021) Summary legislation by state and territory
COVID-19 Vaccine
Media Release
EOI: Community Pharmacy COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out
- DOH: Community pharmacy COVID-19 vaccine rollout from Phase 2A
- PPA: Pharmacy participation in Phase 2A – call for EOIs
- Guild: EOI for community pharmacies to participate in the COVID-19 vaccination
- FAQ: EOI – Response form submission FAQs
- FAQ: EOI – Eligibility for application FAQs
- Guideline: EOI Guide for Pharmacists PPA Portal
- Deadline: Friday 19 February 2021 EOI submission closing date
The online EOI response form will require community pharmacies to:
- Provide information regarding their capability and site readiness as detailed in Attachment A
- Submit information regarding their capacity, including information such as opening hours, staffing levels and estimated number of vaccines able to be administered daily
- Provide a declaration in relation to the responses included in the EOI.
Site requirements for COVID-19 vaccination
Site readiness requirements for COVID-19 vaccination in community pharmacies - developed by the Australian Government in consultation with ATAGI and standards outlined in the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
FAQs
- COVID-19 National Booking System (NBS)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Training
- COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery, Storage and Logistics
- COVID-19 Vaccine Funding Arrangements
- COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
- COVID-19 Vaccine – General FAQs
Mandatory reporting to the AIR - Australian Immunisation Register
Mandatory reporting to the Australian Immunisation Register has been passed through the Australian Parliament in Feb 2020. See the Australian Immunisation Register Amendment (Reporting) Bill 2020.
When does this come into effect?
- COVID-19 vaccines, once approved for use and administered in Australia must be reported to the AIR
- Influenza vaccinations must be reported to the AIR from 1 March 2021
- All other NIP vaccinations must be reported from 1 July 2021
AIR reporting - Guidelines for pharmacists
- MedAdvisor - How to record immunisations and upload to AIR
- GuildNG - How to submit vaccination records to the AIR
Penalties for failing to report
Failing to report to the AIR will result in civil penalty of "30 penalty units", which equates to a fine of $6,660 according to the Crimes Act 1914. See Fines for Commonwealth offences
Immunisation Standards and Guidelines
- NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standards (June 2021)
- NSW Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation (2008)
- National Vaccine Storage Guidelines - Strive for 5’ (June 2019)
- Australian Immunisation Handbook - Digital handbook or download Mobile app
Application Forms
- Steps to set up access to the AIR for your medical practice, pharmacy or organisation
- AIR: Application to register as a vaccination provider form (IM004)
- NSW Pharmacist Declaration Form
- Register for PRODA - Individual account
- Reegister for PRODA - Organisation account
Relevant Information
- NSW Pharmaceutical services: Pharmacist initiation and administration of vaccines
- NSW Immunisation programs: Pharmacist initiation and administration of vaccines
- Guild guidelines for community pharmacy vaccine service (NSW) (February 2020)
How to become a pharmacist immuniser: Accredited programs
- PSA Immunisation Training - Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
- Pharmacy Guild Immunisation Course - The Pharmacy Guild of Australia