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Receiving and storing COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna at PCN designated Sites

Sue Dickinson, Director of Pharmacy, Regional Drug & Therapeutics Centre (Newcastle)Published Last updated See all updates
Topics: Cold chain managementModerna Vaccine: Handling in PCNsStandard Operating ProceduresSupply

Standard Operating Procedure for PCN designated sites receiving and storing the Moderna Spikevax® COVID-19 Vaccine

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A standard operating procedure  is attached to this page

Your should also familiarise yourself with our background guide Facilitating Pharmaceutical support to PCN Designated Sites for COVID-19 vaccinations before using this SOP.

These documents may be adapted by Superintendent Pharmacists for the use of the vaccine in community pharmacy settings

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Other COVID-19 vaccines resources

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Change history

  1. The name of the vaccine has changed to Spikevax®
  1. Reworked to reflect the fact that PCNs will receive thawed Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
  1. Published