Disclaimer: This article was published in 2021 and reflects the information available at that time.
  Vaccinating pharmacists take note… The Moderna Spikevax vaccine has been approved as a booster dose over the weekend with a different dose volume to the primary vaccination course. The ATAGI statement on Moderna as a booster outlines the arrangements for Moderna booster doses and indicates the below: The Moderna Spikevax booster vaccination is authorised for all patients aged 18 years and older, including pregnant women. The dose for the Moderna Spikevax vaccine as a booster is 0.25mL (50µg), which is half the recommended dosage of the Moderna vaccine …

Member only access

This content is available to PDL members only.
To continue reading please log in to the member portal or join PDL today.

Share this article

Related Practice Alerts

Is this the right jab? RSV vaccine selection reminder
25 August 2026
NationalDispensingProfessional activitiesVaccinationRegulatory and compliancePractice support, tips and tools
Learn more
Unauthorised filming in pharmacies – managing risks to staff, privacy and professional practice
4 August 2026
NationalMental healthLeadership and communicationIncident managementRegulatory and compliancePharmacist wellbeingPractice support, tips and toolsPrivacy and consent
Learn more
Pause before you dispense – fraud, forgery and misrepresentation
25 June 2026
NationalDispensingProfessional activitiesRegulatory and compliancePractice support, tips and tools
Learn more