The
NSW Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 (clause 48A) authorises appropriately trained pharmacists in NSW to administer selected vaccines, without a prescription, to selected patients.
The vaccines and conditions on their administration are specified in the:
More information is available on the
NSW pharmacist vaccination program web page.
A registered pharmacist initiating and administering vaccines under their own authority must comply with the following:
These requirements apply to a pharmacist who holds general registration or provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. A pharmacist with provisional registration who has completed an accredited vaccination training course may initiate and administer vaccines only when :- under the supervision of a pharmacist who holds general registration,
- they have completed an accredited vaccination training course, and
- they have determined the vaccination is appropriate for the particular person.
