Flu vaccination

Vaccinations

NHS England seeks views on central procurement of flu jabs

CPE warns that pharmacy owners “very unlikely” to share commercially sensitive data with commissioner.

21 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

Cough & cold

Cold season

As the winter months begin, the pharmacy will undoubtedly see more customers looking for help with conditions like the flu, a cold or cough. Luckily, the pharmacy is also a place where a plethora of OTC remedies are available, and where customers can gain valuable self care advice from the pharmacy team.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

Vaccinations

Superdrug launches private flu vaccination service in 170 pharmacies

Superdrug has launched a private flu vaccination service priced at £9.95 for health and beauty card members, or £19.95 for non-members.

03 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

Pharmacy team

Numark: NHS England ‘roadblock’ stops pharmacy technicians providing flu jabs

Numark’s Harry McQuillan has criticised NHS England over its failure to update the 2024-25 flu service specification.

23 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

Services

NHS confirms staggered launch dates for 2024-25 pharmacy flu campaign

Jabs to start for pregnant women from September 1 and other groups in October.

19 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

Vaccinations

Flu PGD updated to allow pharmacy technicians to administer vaccine

NHS England has approved the patient group direction to be used by community pharmacies during the September to March 2025 flu vaccination season

09 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

Vaccinations

October start date for over-65s national flu jab programme

DHSC announces October start date based on advice around peak flu circulation timings

12 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

Older people's health

Winter warmers

Winter can be a challenging time for older customers, but pharmacy teams can offer a warm welcome in the colder months.

13 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

Cough & cold

Finding cold comforts

As the winter season sets in, pharmacies will be inundated with customers suffering from cold and flu symptoms. How teams can best help those affected?

17 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

Vaccinations

A closer look at the impact of this autumn's flu and Covid vaccine programme

Last-minute changes to the Covid and flu vaccination schedules were so exasperating, they led to Community Pharmacy England describing the situation as shambolic. So what happened and why?

18 Sep 2023 , 3 Min Article

Cough & cold

Flu fighters

Coughs and colds are two of the most common complaints pharmacy teams will hear about, especially in the winter months. Here's everything you need to know for the 2022/23 season

11 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

Flu

Covid-19 and flu update

This CPD module aims to update your knowledge regarding the latest thinking on Covid-19 and flu, enabling you to answer questions from customers and patients.

20 Sep 2022 , 20 Min Module