Abstract
ABSTRACTBackgroundPharmacists in Portugal, New Zealand, the UK and USA are able to administer vaccines. Despite international trends, current jurisdictional regulations prevent Australian pharmacists from administering vaccines.AimTo assess if there is a case for pharmacist administered vaccination (PAV) in Australia.DiscussionStudies and government data indicate suboptimal uptake of some vaccines in Australia. Over the past two decades, PAV services have been introduced successfully in some developed countries. Available literature revealed PAVs provided significant benefits in these countries, such as increased vaccination uptake and subsequent decreased disease burden and associated cost benefits. PAVs are in line with Australian government policy and priorities. The pharmacy profession, guided by peak professional bodies, has demonstrated a willingness to embrace PAVs based on appropriate competencies and broadening health delivery options to the public.ConclusionThere is a case for PAV services in Australia. It is not possible to adopt an overseas model of PAVs in Australia without significant modification to its unique immunisation program, which incorporates a different funding and governance system.
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