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NHSE pandemic plan reveals pharmacy vaccination role and antibiotic stockpile

NHSE pandemic plan reveals pharmacy vaccination role and antibiotic stockpile

The national commissioner plans to “stand up” community pharmacy in a future pandemic situation if vaccination rollout needs to be “augmented”, it has revealed.

Number of pharmacies offering NHS COVID-19 jabs rockets to almost double

Number of pharmacies offering NHS COVID-19 jabs rockets to almost double

Thousands more pharmacies in England will offer a COVID-19 vaccination service this season despite slashed fees and a confusing start to the programme, C+D has learned.

Shingles vaccine reduces probability of dementia by 20%, study suggests

Shingles vaccine reduces probability of dementia by 20%, study suggests

“Unique” results have shown a 20% relative reduction in dementia for people who receive a shingles vaccine, according to new research. 

Sanofi launches hepatitis A vaccine for children in the UK

Sanofi launches hepatitis A vaccine for children in the UK

Sanofi has launched its inactive hepatitis A vaccine for use in children in the UK, it has announced.

‘Empty shelves’: Pharmacies flag cold and flu med supply issues as demand spikes

‘Empty shelves’: Pharmacies flag cold and flu med supply issues as demand spikes

Pharmacists have reported struggling to get hold of medicines such as Lemsip amid a significant increase in demand for cold and flu treatments.

Deja-flu: NHS confirms COVID booster campaign and flu jab launch dates

Deja-flu: NHS confirms COVID booster campaign and flu jab launch dates

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) has confirmed when pharmacies will begin delivering the flu vaccination and COVID-19 booster programmes, with patients set to receive Moderna’s “new next generation bivalent” jab. 

‘It’s a win-win!’: Are pharmacy student vaccinators the future?

‘It’s a win-win!’: Are pharmacy student vaccinators the future?

With demand for COVID-19 vaccines expected to rocket in the upcoming season, a group of 20 pharmacy students has been trained to administer jabs to lend a helping hand

Manufacturers on track to meet demand after U-turn on free flu jabs for over-50s

Manufacturers on track to meet demand after U-turn on free flu jabs for over-50s

Manufacturers expect to meet pharmacies’ additional demand for flu vaccines in England following the government’s decision to walk back on excluding 50-64-year-olds from free jabs in the upcoming season, they have told C+D.

AIMp: Cut red tape to facilitate delivery of second COVID-19 boosters

AIMp: Cut red tape to facilitate delivery of second COVID-19 boosters

Decision makers should ensure the second COVID-19 booster dose programme is “as red tape-free as possible” for pharmacies, “to ensure [a] smooth delivery of the programme”, AIMp chief Leyla Hannbeck has told C+D.

Pharmacy-led sites to be ‘primary’ provider of COVID-19 jabs for 5-11-year-olds

Pharmacy-led sites to be ‘primary’ provider of COVID-19 jabs for 5-11-year-olds

Community pharmacy-led vaccination sites should be the main provider of COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged between five and 11, NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) has said.