C-19 & Adult Flu Vaccination: Joint 2026/27 Service Specification Published

Key Points: 

  • New joint service specification for COVID-19 and adult flu vaccinations published
  • COVID-19 vaccinations become an Advanced service.
  • Fees for both vaccinations uplifted, but additional fee for housebound patients removed.
  • Pharmacy owners must use the National Booking Service (NBS) for COVID-19 vaccinations, but this is
    still not a requirement for flu.
  • Registration for spring COVID-19 campaign opens from 5th January, and pharmacy owners must register
    by 2nd February 2026 to guarantee supplies in time for the start of the spring season

Details on CPE here.