Drug administration

Question 1

Certificate of administration

Answer 1

Required for pharmacists to give certain vaccines

$100 every 3 years

Question 2

Adult vaccines pharmacists are allowed to give:

Answer 2

Influenza
Pneumococcal
Acute herpes zoster
Hep A/B
HPV
MMRV
COVID-19
Meningococcal
Tetanus
Diphtheria or pertussis

Question 3

Vaccines pharmacists can administer to children (2-18yrs)

Answer 3

Influenza
COVID-19

Question 4

Vaccine documentation requirements

Answer 4

• must report immunizations given to patients UNDER 19 years old to NYSIIS [non-NYC] or the City Immunization Registry (CIR) [NYC]
• Report immunizations administered to patients OVER 19 years old to NYSIIS or CIR upon the consent of the patient
• Report to the patient’s PCP upon consent of the patient within 1 month of administration

Question 5

For graduating interns: Does immunization certification automatically transfer over to pharmacy license?

Answer 5

No, the certification will be added to your limited permit, but you will need to submit a Pharmacist Immunization Certification Form, fee, & supporting documentation to obtain immunization certification as a licensed pharmacist

Question 6

Requirements for vaccination area

Answer 6

Private area including
- clearly visible posting of the most current recommended adult immunization schedule from ACIP
- education materials on flu vaccines for children

Question 7

Where to report adverse reactions to vaccines

Answer 7

Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)

Question 8

What medications (non-vaccinations) can pharmacists administer?

Answer 8

Pharmacists with Immunization Certification may administer medications for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis to patients 2 years and older

Question 9

Which emergency drugs are pharmacists allowed to provide

Answer 9

Overdose: Naloxone
Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine
HIV: up to a 7 day supply of HIV PEP pursuant to a non-patient specific order and protocol