The National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program allows eligible patients to access free National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines in a community pharmacy, with no out-of-pocket costs.
From Monday 29 April 2024, participating pharmacies can receive a payment of $18.85 per vaccination for the administration of NIP vaccines for individuals aged 5 years and over, in a pharmacy setting, as well as for off-site vaccinations in residential aged care and disability homes.
The expansion of the NIPVIP Program increases patient access and affordability of vaccinations to help protect our community from vaccine-preventable diseases.
From 1 July 2024, NIPVIP payments will also be indexed in line with MBS indexation. Funding for the off-site expansion of the NIPVIP Program will be available until June 2026, with continuation subject to review.
