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Receiving and storing the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca at PCN designated sites

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Topics: AstraZeneca Vaccine: Handling in PCNsCold chain managementStandard Operating Procedures

Standard Operating Procedure for PCN designated sites receiving and storing the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca.

Information

A standard operating procedure is attached to this page.

These documents may be adapted by Superintendent Pharmacists for the use of the vaccine in Community Pharmacy settings.

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

 

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Other COVID-19 vaccines resources

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Change history

  1. Resources checked and information remains correct
  1. Addition of wording to webpage referring to use within Community Pharmacy settings
  1. SOP updated to clarify who can receive a vaccine delivery and to reflect fact that transport temperature logs are no longer available
  1. Published