The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) welcomes the West Australian Government’s move to expand the schedule of pharmacist-administered vaccines following the nation-wide expansion of National Immunisation Program (NIP) funding.
From 1 January 2024, the updated Administration of Vaccines by Pharmacists SASA will allow pharmacists to administer an expanded schedule of funded NIP vaccines to West Australians aged 5 years and over.
PSA Western Australia President Kristian Ray MPS welcomed the move, and encouraged pharmacists to participate in the expanded program.
“Allowing more people to be vaccinated by their local pharmacist is a vital step in not only protecting individuals but the entire community,” Mr Ray said.
“Releasing the updated SASA early means that pharmacists across our state and across practice areas can prepare for expanded services.
“PSA has strongly advocated for a patient-centred approach, allowing pharmacists practising to our full potential to deliver accessible care to our communities.
“For pharmacists this is not only an opportunity to provide more vaccination services but also to drive public health messaging, encouraging vaccine uptake particularly in vulnerable cohorts.
“On behalf of pharmacists I thank Minister Sanderson for her commitment to improving health care and ensuring that vaccinations are accessible to all West Australians,” Mr Ray concluded.
