Pharmacies in the Redlands join the COVID-19 rollout

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch announced the total number of community pharmacies involved in the rollout was now more than 516 state-wide.

"Last week saw 113 metropolitan community pharmacies in south-east Queensland step out to fight the coronavirus pandemic by starting to administer COVID-19 vaccinations," said Queensland's pharmacy guild's acting president Chris Owen.

"This week many more communities across Queensland will also benefit from being able to access COVID-19 vaccinations through their community pharmacies."

Mr Owen said the Commonwealth had invited all eligible community pharmacy across the state to join the program.

"The additional eligible community pharmacies are being on boarded and should have vaccine stock by the end of the week. This brings the total number of community pharmacies in Queensland offering the vaccine to over 700," he said.

"With 97 per cent of consumers in capital cities and 66 per cent in regional areas live within 2.5km of a pharmacy, it makes sense for pharmacy to be at the forefront of the rollout.

He said community pharmacies were the most frequently visited primary healthcare destinations.

Bowman MP Andrew Laming said this week government were working to significantly ramp up vaccination channels across the country.

"Over 3900 community pharmacies who have expressed interest in joining the COVID-19 vaccine rollout were invited to participate.

"It has been a priority to give everyone the opportunity to get vaccinated with ease. The community has truly welcomed the addition," he said.

A total of 19,698 people have been vaccinated at the Metro South Health hub at Capalaba Place and 2684 administered at Redland Hospital.

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See the list of Queensland community pharmacies providing COVID-19 vaccinations here.