Expansion of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program
What is the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program?
The National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program allows eligible patients to receive free National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines at community pharmacies, residential aged care and disability homes.
Under the NIPVIP Program, participating pharmacies will receive a payment of $18.85 for each National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccine administered.
To receive the payment, patients must be aged 5 years and above, and the vaccines must be administered in:
- pharmacy settings, or
- residential aged care and disability homes.
The NIPVIP Program aims to strengthen community immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases by improving access and removing cost barriers for patients.
Updates to the NIPVIP Program
As of Monday 29 April 2024, NIP vaccinations can now be administered off-site in residential aged care and disability homes under the NIPVIP Program.
Pharmacies can claim a payment for the off-site administration of National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccinations.
How to can your pharmacy participate in the NIPVIP Program?
To participate in the NIPVIP Program, registration and claiming can be done through the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) Portal.
Which National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines can be claimed through the NIPVIP Program?
Refer to the Immunisation Schedule Queensland for details on which vaccines are included under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
NIPVIP eligibility and frequently asked questions
Details about eligibility for the NIPVIP, answers to frequently asked questions, as well as information on claiming and payments are available on the Pharmacy Programs Administrator website: www.ppaonline.com.au/programs/national-immunisation-program-vaccinations-in-pharmacy-program