Below is a summary of vaccines and the age of patients to whom pharmacists are authorised to administer vaccines, with links to relevant legislation in each jurisdiction.
Staff authorised to administer the vaccines, authorisation of offsite administration, and access to vaccines covered by the National Immunisation Program (NIP) are also summarised.
The College endeavours to update this resource regularly; however, given the pace at which changes are occurring, updates may not reflect the current regulatory framework (please refer to the date of publication of this resource under each jurisdiction).
Pharmacists should refer to relevant state-based legislation for any exclusions and/or conditions.
Australian Capital Territory
Vaccines
Vaccine |
Age |
|
Influenza |
5 |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
5 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (dTpa) |
5 |
|
Meningococcal (MenACWY) |
5 |
|
Poliomyelitis |
5 |
|
Covid-19 |
5 |
|
Hepatitis A |
5 |
|
Hepatitis B |
5 |
|
Herpes Zoster - Shingrix only |
50 |
|
HPV |
10 |
|
Typhoid |
5 |
Legislation
Special Authority to Immunise
|
Role |
Authority |
|
Interns |
Under supervision of pharmacist |
|
Pharmacy students |
No |
|
Other staff |
No |
Offsite Vaccination Authority
Yes
NIP Access for Pharmacy
>65 years old influenza
Last Updated
Monday 8 January 2024
New South Wales
Vaccines
|
Vaccine |
Age |
|
Influenza |
5 |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
5 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (dTpa) |
5 |
|
Meningococcal (MenACWY) |
5 |
|
Poliomyelitis |
5 |
|
Coryza |
5 |
|
Covid-19 |
5 [Allow for TGA approved minimum age – 5 years is the minimum age of the vaccines available to community pharmacy] |
|
Hepatitis A |
5 |
|
Hepatitis B |
5 |
|
Herpes Zoster |
50 |
|
HPV |
12 |
|
Typhoid fever |
5 |
|
Japanese encephalitis |
5 |
|
Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
9 |
Legislation
Special Authority to Immunise
|
Role |
Authority |
|
Interns |
Yes, under supervision of pharmacist |
|
Pharmacy students |
No |
|
Other staff |
No |
Offsite Vaccination Authority
- In healthcare, suitable retail, community, residential, workplace, and education settings
NIP Access for Pharmacy
|
Vaccine |
Age |
|
Influenza |
5+ |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
12+ |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (dTpa) |
12-19 (NIP funded age range 10-19 but pharmacists only authorised to vaccinate dTpa 12 years and over) |
|
Meningococcal (MenACWY) |
14-19 |
|
Poliomyelitis |
5-19 |
Last Updated
Friday 13 October 2023
Northern Territory
Vaccines
|
Vaccine |
Age |
|
Influenza |
5 |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
5 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (dTpa) |
5 |
|
Covid-19 |
5 |
|
Haemophilu influenzae type b |
5 |
|
Hepatitis A |
5 |
|
Hepatitis B |
5 |
|
Meningococcus |
5 |
|
Pneumococcus |
5 |
|
Poliomyelitis |
5 |
| Varicella | 5 |
| Zoster | 5 |
Pharmacists may vaccinate people in line with the NIP schedule, regardless if they are doing so under NIP program rules and funding models or if the patient is choosing to pay privately.
Legislation
Administration of Vaccines by Pharmacists at Pharmacies NT Protocol
Administration of Vaccines by Pharmacists at places other than Pharmacies in the NT Protocol
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Protocols
Special Authority to Immunise
|
Role |
Authority |
|
Interns |
Yes |
|
Pharmacy students |
No |
|
Other staff |
No |
Offsite Vaccination Authority
- Yes
NIP Access for Pharmacy
Pharmacists may vaccinate people in line with the NT Schedule or National Immunisation Program schedule however payment under the NIPVIP is based on the NP vaccines in a pharmacy setting for individuals aged 5 years and over.
Queensland
Vaccines
|
Vaccine |
Age |
|
Influenza |
6 months [Pharmacists in Queensland can now also administer Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines to people aged ≥16 years] |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
2 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (dTpa) |
2 |
|
Meningococcal (MenACWY) |
2 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis with Polio |
2 |
|
Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) |
16 |
|
Pneumococcal |
2 |
|
Poliomyelitis |
2 |
|
Cholera |
2 |
|
Covid-19 |
6 months [Allow for TGA approved minimum age – 5 years is the minimum age of the vaccines available to community pharmacy] |
|
Hepatitis A |
2 |
Legislation
Extended Practice Authority 'Pharmacists'
Special Authority to Immunise
|
Role |
Authority |
|
Interns |
Yes, under supervision of pharmacist |
|
Pharmacy students |
Administer COVID and flu vaccines under supervision (PHEO) |
|
Other staff |
Pharmacy Assistants – Possess, prepare, and dispose of COVID vaccine (PHEO) |
Offsite Vaccination Authority
COVID Emergency Orders allow offsite vaccination of COVID-19 vaccines only.
NIP Access for Pharmacy
Only for pharmacies participating in the QLD Community Pharmacy NIP pilot.
Last Updated
Tuesday 19 December 2023
South Australia
Vaccines
|
Vaccine |
Age |
|
Influenza |
5 |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
5 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (dTpa) |
5 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis + polio |
5 |
|
Covid-19 |
5 [Allow for TGA approved minimum age – 5 years is the minimum age of the vaccines available to community pharmacy] |
|
Japanese encephalitis |
5 Only designated postcodes see Japanese Encephalitis program information and fact sheet |
|
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) |
5 |
|
Hepatitis A |
5 |
|
Hepatitis B |
5 |
|
Hepatitis A / B Combination |
5 |
|
Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
5 |
|
Meningococcal disease (MenACWY) |
5 |
|
Meningococcal B |
5 |
|
Poliomyelitis |
5 |
|
Varicella |
5 |
|
Herpes Zoster |
5 |
Legislation
Special Authority to Immunise
|
Role |
Authority |
|
Interns |
Yes |
|
Pharmacy students |
No |
|
Other staff |
No |
Offsite Vaccination Authority
Yes
NIP Access for Pharmacy
| Vaccine | Age |
| Influenza |
People aged 65+ years Pregnant women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 5yrs+ |
Last Updated
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Tasmania
Vaccines
|
Vaccine |
Age |
|
Influenza |
10 (5 with specific paediatric authorisation by DPH) |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
16 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (dTpa) |
16 |
|
Covid-19 |
10 (5 with specific paediatric authorisation by DPH) |
|
Prescription initiated
|
Minimum age for prescription initiated is as per AIH and 10 years and older for all authorised pharmacist immunisers or 5 years and older for authorised pharmacist immunisers who have completed paediatric module and specific paediatric authorised from DPH. |
Legislation
Tasmanian Vaccination Program Guidelines
Community Pharmacy Provision of COVID-19 Vaccine in Tasmania
Special Authority to Immunise
|
Role |
Authority |
|
Interns |
Yes |
|
Pharmacy students |
No |
|
Other staff |
No |
Offsite Vaccination Authority
Yes
NIP Access for Pharmacy
| Vaccine | Age |
| Influenza | >10 years |
Last Updated
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Victoria
Vaccines
|
Vaccine |
Age |
|
Influenza |
5 |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
15 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (dTpa) |
12 |
|
Meningococcal (MenACWY) |
15 |
|
Pneumococcal |
50 |
|
Covid-19 |
5 [Allow for TGA approved minimum age – 5 years is the minimum age of the vaccines available to community pharmacy] |
|
Herpes Zoster |
50 |
|
Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
12 |
|
Japanese encephalitis |
5 Victorian Health JE course must be completed prior to administration |
|
Monkeypox |
5 Victorian Health Monkeypox course must be completed prior to administration, intradermal injection skills and competency assessment must be completed prior to administering MPX intradermally (Review Victorian Pharmacist Administered Vaccination Program Guidelines) |
Legislation
Victorian Pharmacist-Administered Vaccination Program Guidelines
Secretary Approval for COVID-19 vaccine
Victoria Department of Health – Pharmacist immunisers
Special Authority to Immunise
|
Role |
Authority |
|
Other staff: Dispense Technicians |
Reconstitute COVID vaccine and label syringe for administration |
Offsite Vaccination Authority
Pharmacists allowed to vaccinate via mobile or outreach services of a pharmacy, pharmacy depot or hospital
NIP Access for Pharmacy
- Influenza (people 65+ years, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 5yrs +)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis
- Measles, mumps, rubella
- Meningococcal (MenACWY)
- Herpes Zoster
- HPV
-
Pneumococcal
Last Updated
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Western Australia
Vaccines
|
Vaccine |
Age |
|
Influenza |
5 |
|
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) |
16 |
|
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (dTpa) |
11 |
|
Meningococcal (MenACWY) |
15 |
|
Covid-19 |
5 [Allow for TGA approved minimum age – 5 years is the minimum age of the vaccines available to community pharmacy] |
|
Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
11 |
Legislation
Special Authority to Immunise
|
Role |
Authority |
|
Interns |
Yes |
|
Pharmacy students |
No |
|
Other staff |
No |
Offsite Vaccination Authority
Yes
NIP Access for Pharmacy
| Influenza | > 5 years |
| Human papillomavirus (HPV) | > 11 years |
| Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis | > 11 years |
| Meningococcal (MenACWY) | > 15 years |
| Measles, mumps, rubella | > 20 years |
Last Updated
Wednesday 18 October 2023
