NIP
NIP access on the horizon
Government to consider expanding NIP access to community pharmacies in South Australia The South Australian government will establish an expert advisory group to consider expanding distribution of National Immunisation Program …
One step closer
Community pharmacies receive support from NSW Minister for Health on NIP access NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard has indicated his support for community pharmacy access to vaccines under the …
Give us the NIP
Another leading pharmacist has called for wider availability of NIP flu vaccines from pharmacies David Heffernan, president of the Pharmacy Guild’s NSW Branch, spoke out in local media over the …
What community pharmacy needs to survive the pandemic
A group of community pharmacists is calling for changes from Federal and State governments regarding PPE needs, the CSO, financial relief, NIP access and more The demand for community pharmacy …
‘Team effort’ needed for flu jabs this year
Doctors are urging patients to have their flu vaccines earlier than usual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners said on Tuesday that …
Flu vaccine: why aren’t pharmacists recognised?
Flu vaccines have been expanded under the NIP, with free vaccines for more children and a quadrivalent for seniors added – but in most jurisdictions, pharmacy still has no NIP …
Give us the NIP: Guild
Highlighting the horrific 2019 flu season, the Pharmacy Guild has again called for pharmacy access to the National Immunisation Program The Guild analysed this year’s flu season, which has been …
NIP vaccines on the way in WA
Community pharmacies in Western Australia are set to receive additional flu vaccines on the NIP for over-65s The Pharmacist Influenza Vaccination Trial has already seen pharmacists make a significant contribution …
Let us in: Guild
Surge in pharmacy flu vaccinations backs case for including the profession in the National Immunisation Program, Guild says New evidence showing the growing reach and efficacy of influenza vaccination in …
Record number of flu vaccines not enough
“Unprecedented demand” for flu vaccination has led to a shortage which the Health Department is now trying to address A number of recent surveys – by the Pharmacy Guild, the …
Convenience supports NIP access: Guild
Pharmacies should have access to flu vaccines under the National Immunisation Program, says the Pharmacy Guild In a statement today the Pharmacy Guild of Australia said that it is encouraging …
The week in review
This week saw the Health Minister show pharmacy a lot of love, as debate about pharmacy and flu continues This week Health Minister Greg Hunt answered a number of questions …