Setting up both pneumonia and flu services within your pharmacy is an excellent way to protect your customers from the effects of each disease and to increase the value of your community pharmacy.
Pneumonia Service
Pneumonia affects around 1 in 100 adults in the UK each year, and is one of the leading causes of hospital admissions for respiratory problems. It usually occurs as a result of an infection, causing the alveoli in the lungs to fill with fluid and making it more difficult for them to function, and it is most likely to impact children aged 0-5 years and adults aged 70 and above¹.
The impact of pneumonia has taken on a heightened significance from a public perspective during the past 18 months as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic, with many considering private vaccinations as a method of increasing their safety. Numark offer an extensive support package designed to help you in delivering a successful Pneumococcal Vaccination Service, including the following:
- Service Support Pack
- Pneumonia Vaccination Service A2 Poster
- Vaccination Service SOP
- Pneumonia Counter Excellence Training Module
- Pneumonia Pharmacy Excellence Training Module
Flu Service
NumarkNet also has a range of support features to facilitate the delivery of a Flu Service within your community pharmacy. Working in partnership with Pharmadoctor, we provide access to resources such as a PGD and a free eTool service, as well as a range of materials on our dedicated flu hub page including:
- Updates on NHS vaccination services ( across all 4 countries)
- Private service support pack
- Checklist
- Profitability calculator
- SOP
All of this information and further resources can be found here: pharmadoctor.co.uk/pharmacist/service-package/flu-jab
These resources have been specifically developed to allow you to keep your customers safe throughout the flu season. The flu virus affects millions of us every year, and offering treatments and vaccinations for your community is another excellent way to attract and maintain the support of your patients and to increase the profitability of your business. Visit our dedicated flu hub page for an overview of the support available here: numarknet.com/1975
¹https://www.ons.gov.uk/search?q=pneumonia%20statistics