Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee about COVID-19 vaccinations; and what has been the outcome of any such discussions.

The Government, with NHS England and NHS Improvement, has met with the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee to discuss community pharmacies’ involvement in the COVID–19 vaccination service.

Some pharmacists and members of their team are already working with general practitioners to deliver the vaccine in many areas of the country and, as more supply becomes available, community pharmacies will play a major role in the programme. Since 11 January 2021, some pharmacies have already been administering COVID-19 vaccinations.