National Pharmacy Association Insurance Covers Pharmacists For Flu Vaccinations, UK

Main Category: Pharmacy / Pharmacist
Also Included In: Flu / Cold / SARS;  Immune System / Vaccines
Article Date: 19 Oct 2008 - 0:00 PDT

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NPA Insurance has confirmed that individual pharmacists who have taken out the £99 NPA Insurance policy or pharmacy owners who are NPA members, providing a flu vaccination service, are indemnified.

Glyn Walduck, Head of NPA Insurance said: "It has been highlighted to us that some insurance providers are charging an additional premium for pharmacists wishing to carry out flu vaccinations. NPA Insurance would like to confirm 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 so long as the pharmacist has been trained and approved. Locum pharmacists who have the £99 NPA Insurance policy will also be covered."

Glyn continued: "As community pharmacy moves away from the traditional role of dispensing towards a service based model, it is vital that pharmacists ensure they are covered for the activities they undertake. NPA Insurance recognises that services are the future of pharmacy and are able to cover the administration of flu vaccinations by NPA members or by those pharmacists who have the £99 policy. We would ask all pharmacists to consult NPA Insurance before paying for or taking out any supplementary insurance for providing a service in addition to their original insurance policy.

National Pharmacy Association Ltd
www.npa.co.uk