Other vaccinations
This resource is intended as a general overview of the regulations pharmacists must comply with in order to provide a vaccination service to their patients, across state and territories.
- ACT
- NSW
- NT
- QLD
- SA
- TAS
- VIC
- WA
Information for Pharmacists
Pharmacies are also authorised to administer private vaccinations under the state and territory vaccinations. See ACT Pharmacist and patient eligibility criteria.
Other key legislations and resources:
- Pharmacist Vaccinations and Injectables
- Public Health (Community Pharmacy) Code of Practice 2016 (No 1)
- ACT Health Vaccines and immunisations
Who is authorised to administer vaccines?
- Registered pharmacists who can demonstrate suitability against all the pharmacist training and authorisation requirements set out in the Standards; and
- Intern pharmacists who have successfully completed the pharmacist training requirements, where they administer the vaccines under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Information for Pharmacists
Pharmacist Immunisers in NSW can administer a range of state and National Immunisation Program (NIP) funded vaccines. See Patient eligibility for vaccination.
Authorised pharmacists immunisers must meet the requirements in the NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standards
Other key legislations and resources:
- Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008
- NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Authority
- Pharmacist Vaccination Program FAQ
Who is authorised to administer vaccines?
- Registered pharmacists: who have completed training requirements under the Standards and who comply with the rules prescribed in the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 (NSW).
- Intern pharmacists: who hold a certificate confirming competency to vaccinate following completion of an accredited training program, only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist immuniser who holds certification to vaccinate for the relevant vaccine.
See the Northern Territory NIP immunisation schedules
The 2023 Scheduled Substance Treatment Protocol (SSTP) for pharmacist vaccination applies to all pharmacists in the NT. The full range of vaccines pharmacists may administer is listed on the SSTP
Other legislations and resources:
Who is authorised to administer vaccines?
- Registered pharmacists: who are registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no conditions or undertakings which may limit delivery of clinical services to patients and have completed a training program accredited as meeting the standards set by the Australian Pharmacy Council’s ‘Standards for the accreditation of programs to support Pharmacist Administration of vaccines.’
- Intern pharmacists: provided they adhere to the requirements as outlined in the SSTP and are under the supervision of a pharmacist who is qualified to vaccinate.
See the Queensland Immunisation Schedule.
Information on registration and reimbursement available to Queensland community pharmacies through NIP and state-funded vaccination programs can be found at Queensland Health website. Where reimbursement is not available, pharmacists may choose to charge an administration fee, provided they are authorised to administer the vaccine.
Other legislations and resources:
Who is authorised to administer vaccines?
- Registered pharmacists: who have completed the required training recognised in the Medicines Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021, under an as-of-right authorisation.
- Intern pharmacists: under the direct supervision of an approved pharmacist immuniser.
See the South Australian NIP Schedule.
As of January 2025, appropriately trained pharmacists may administer any vaccines in accordance with the instructions in the Australian Immunisation Handbook under regulation 18(3a) of the Controlled Substance (Poisons) Regulations 2011.
Other legislations and resources:
- Pharmacist Vaccine Administration Practice Guide
- Pharmacist Vaccine Administration FAQs
- Pharmacist Immunisers
Who is authorised to administer vaccines?
- Registered pharmacists: who meets all legislative requirements outlined in regulation 18(3a), including demonstrating completion of minimum accredited training appropriate to the specific vaccination administered.
- Intern pharmacists: under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, provided they meet all the legislative requirements outlined in regulation 18(3a).
See the Adult and child immunisation schedule for Tasmania.
Other legislations and resources:
Who is authorised to administer vaccines
- Registered pharmacists: who meets all the requirements set out in the Tasmanian Authorised Pharmacist Immuniser Application Guidelines, including completion of an HESA approved educational program in immunisation.
- intern pharmacists: under the supervision of an authorised provider.
See the Victorian immunisation schedule and vaccine eligibility criteria, including vaccinations funded under the NIP and state vaccination programs.
Guidelines for Pharmacists and intern pharmacists in delivering vaccination services can be accessed here: Victorian Pharmacist-Administered Vaccination Program Guidelines.
Other legislations and resources:
Who is authorised to administer vaccines?
- Registered pharmacists: who have completed an ‘Immuniser program of study’ that has been recognised by the Victorian Chief Health Officer, and meet guidelines set out in the Victorian Pharmacist-Administered Vaccination Program Guidelines.
- Intern pharmacists: under the direct supervision of a registered immuniser.
See the WA Immunisation schedule.
The WA Pharmacist Vaccination Standard and patient eligibility criteria can be found here: Administration of Vaccines by Pharmacists SASA.
Other legislations and resources:
Who is authorised to administer vaccines?
- Registered pharmacists: who have completed approved training in accordance with Appendix 1 of the
Page last updated on: 04 May 2026