PHARMACIST-ADMINISTERED vaccinations give almost 1.8 billion people around the world access to vaccinations, an International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) report reveals.
FIP CEO, Dr Catherine Duggan, said the 2020 overview of pharmacy's impact on immunisation coverage, showed the benefits of pharmacist vaccinations.
The study found a total of 36 vaccine types were reported to be administered in pharmacies across 99 countries and territories.
"This report indicates that pharmacists' role in immunisation has continued to grow, but so much more could be gained," Duggan said.
"Numerous benefits, including increased vaccine accessibility and coverage, have been demonstrated in countries where pharmacists have the authority to administer vaccines.
"Legislative and regulatory barriers must be overcome through evidence-based advocacy and we must address key issues, including reimbursement."
The report found a disparity between high and low income countries, with pharmacy-based vaccination services available in 47% of high-income nations, compared to 11% of low-income countries.
"I encourage countries currently without pharmacy-based vaccination to work with FIP and its member organisations to organise a strategy leading to the changes necessary towards health for all," Duggan said.
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