The National Pharmacy Association Insurance (NPA Insurance) has guaranteed that individual pharmacists, who have taken out the £99 NPA Insurance policy and pharmacy owners that are members of NPA Insurance and providing a flu vaccination service, are indemnified.
Some insurance providers will be charging an additional premium for pharmacists that are choosing to carry out flu vaccinations. Glyn Walduck, Head of NPA Insurance, said: “NPA Insurance confirms that NPA members are covered by their NPA Insurance policy to provide a flu vaccination service. That cover also extends to any pharmacist who is employed or engaged (locum) by a member to provide the service as long as the pharmacist has been trained and approved. Locum pharmacists who have the £99 NPA Insurance policy will also be covered.”
Mr Glyn explained that while the traditional role of community pharmacy has been that of dispensing, as it moves towards a more service based model, it is essential that pharmacists ensure they are covered for the activities they choose to undertake.