​​​​​​​​​​​​​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 phar​​macist 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.

Current as at: Tuesday 9 April 2024
Contact page owner: Pharmaceutical Services