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Preparing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Syringes for Administration at end user locations

Amanda Cooper, Associate Director, Medicines Use and Safety TeamPublished Last updated See all updates
Topics: Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine: Handling in PCNsPreparingStandard Operating Procedures

Standard Operating Procedure for preparing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine syringes for administration at end user locations in primary care.

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A standard operating procedure is attached to this page.

You should also familiarise yourself with our background guide Facilitating pharmaceutical support to PCN designated sites before using this SOP.

 

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Other handling content for PCNs

Other COVID-19 vaccines resources

Other external resources

Pfizer Vaccine Handling and Preparation Video

28 January 2021A video produced by Pfizer showing the correct handling and preparation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

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Change history

  1. Link to Pfizer video added

  2. PVH8.2 - Amended in line with updated regulation 174

  3. PVH8.1 - Amended in line with updated regulation 174

  4. PVH8 - Needle gauge options for morbidly obese amended, avoidance of pooling added and amended to six doses in line with updated regulation 174

  5. PVH8.2 - In line with PVH8 version 2.3 update. Minor clarifications and additon of consumables for sixth dose added into main text

  6. PVH8 - 5.3.1 - Clarification of swab type

  7. PVH8 - 5.4.1 - Additional consumables for sixth dose added

  8. PVH8 - 5.4.1 - Additional consumables for sixth dose added

  9. Published