Revista Portuguesa de Farmacoterapia (Jul 2015)
VACCINATION SERVICE IN THE PORTUGUESE PHARMACIES
Abstract
Community Pharmacies’ legal framework (regulated by the decree-law nº 307/2007, 31st August) established the possibility of provision of pharmaceutical services to promote health and well-being by pharmacies. Due to its characteristics in terms of access and geographical distribution, pharmacies are health providers which can contribute to increase the immunization coverage with benefits in terms of public health. In this article, it is described the national and international framework of the implementation of vaccination services in pharmacies and the results of its implementation. It is also conducted a reflection on strengthening the role of pharmacies and its contribution to the national targets for immunization coverage and public health.