NIPVIP
A revolutionary change for pharmacy programs
Dr Fei Sim, PSA national president, talks about the first ever agreement with the government on pharmacist’s professional practice programs, and what this means for the profession In this special …
NIPVIP payments to be indexed to MBS
Government to invest $631.1 million to support access to vaccination services Fees paid to pharmacists for administering vaccinations through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will be indexed in line with …
NIPVIP payments to be indexed
The health minister has announced that pharmacists will be funded to provide free flu and other NIP jabs in aged care and disability homes And the NIPVIP payments for pharmacists …
States edging closer to vaccination harmonisation
NIPVIP program sees jurisdictions move towards pharmacist vaccination harmonisation The rollout of the National Immunisation Program Vaccination in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) program has prompted steps towards regulatory harmonisation across the states …
High demand puts pressure on Shingrix supply chain
GSK expects to deliver 1.1 million doses of its shingles vaccine to the Commonwealth in the first half of 2024 Higher than anticipated demand for the National Immunisation Program (NIP) …
Pharmacies claim over $227k through NIPVIP in January
Pharmacists deliver more than 12,000 jabs through the NIPVIP in the program’s first month Close to half of Australia’s Section 90 approved community pharmacies are registered to participate in the …
NIPVIP concerns are being heard
Decisions to address concerns around the funding of the NIPVIP program, and rules relating to off-site services are a matter for government, a Department official says Issues relating to fees …
Guild to push for NIPVIP changes
Fees paid to pharmacies for administering vaccines under the NIPVIP should increase, while program rules need to be amended to enable off-site services, a Guild leader says The Pharmacy Guild …