Disclaimer: This article was published in 2020 and reflects the information available at that time.
  NSW Health has commenced vaccination audits in community pharmacies to ensure they comply with all procedures necessary to safely vaccinate the public. If areas of non-compliance are identified, it is likely that the pharmacy and pharmacists involved in vaccination will be reported to the Pharmacy Council of NSW or NSW Health. Auditors will check off a set list of items and will rate the pharmacy with a traffic light system; red for total and dangerous non-compliance, orange/yellow for requiring some remedial action, or green for being satisfactory. Any aspect of the NSW Pharmac…

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