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.
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