Pharmacists frustrated over delayed role in vaccination programme

Pharmacists are still not involved in the vaccine rollout. Picture: PA

Pharmacists are ‘very frustrated’ and ‘disappointed’ that they are still not administering Covid-19 vaccinations, the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has said.

IPU secretary general Darragh O’Loughlin said the expected use of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine for “hard to reach” groups is a perfect match with pharmacies.