Project Summary

This project aimed to identify areas of improvement within the current immunisation system and the potential role community pharmacy may play.

A range of issues were outlined:

• A review of community immunisation programs, including an update on the 1998 report on immunisation in community pharmacy
• A review of the advantages and disadvantages of pharmacies enhancing immunisation in Australia and an investigation of pharmacist attitudes towards this healthcare provision
• Organisational and structural considerations impacting on the possible provision of vaccinations by community pharmacists including:
  • Government considerations
  • Considerations of pharmacists
  • The consideration of other key groups including general practitioners, other healthcare professionals and the community end-users.
  • Other issues including the economic and social impacts of such a role in Australia.

• Executive Summary
• Final Report