Marulan Pharmacy to join COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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The first pharmacies to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in NSW will be available from mid-July, located where access to a GP or vaccine clinic is more limited due to geography.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said community pharmacists already had an important role in Australia's vaccination program, administering vaccines including the yearly flu jab.

"We know that some of these communities have limited local access to general practitioner services and having these pharmacies involved will assist with the phased rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine to these communities," Ms Berejiklian said.

"This is a vital step to help ensure as many people in NSW as possible receive their COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible."

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said there was currently significant demand for vaccination bookings across NSW and this new pathway would make it easier for people right across the state to get their jab.

"I want to reassure the community that everyone in NSW who wants to be vaccinated, will be vaccinated as soon as possible when it's their turn," Mr Hazzard said.

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