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Pharmacist Immunizations in WV

  1. What are the approved training programs?
  • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
  • University of Findlay School of Pharmacy (March 2010)
  • University of Florida College of Pharmacy (Sept 2013)
  • University of Connecticut (Sept 2013)
  • North Eastern University (Sept 2013)
  • Ohio Pharmacist Association
  • University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy(June 2016)
  1. What are the approved CPR programs?

BLS course cards dated for completion on or after January 1, 2023, must have a hands-on component for successful renewal of the Immunizing Pharmacist Permit.

  • American Red Cross

  • American Heart Association

  • American Health & Safety Institute (December 2013)

  • American CPR  (December 2013)

  • National Safety Council  (December 2013)

  • Emergency Care & Safety Institute –ECSI (August 2016)

  • ProTrainings (September 2020)

  1. What vaccines can a pharmacist give to someone 18 years and over?

West Virginia Rules permits pharmacists to administer all CDC/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccines without a prescription (or by using an order issued by themselves) to individuals ages 18 and over per 30-5-7(e).

  1. What vaccines can a pharmacist give to someone 11 to 17 years old?

West Virginia Rules permits pharmacists to administer all CDC/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccines with a physician prescription, parental consent and after ensuring no vaccine contraindications,  to individuals ages eleven through seventeen per 30-5-7(e) and per Emergency Rule

  1. Now that the federal COVID-19 State of Emergency has ended, can I give vaccines to younger individuals?

Under the PREP Act, for ages 3 years and up, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians may provide:

  • COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 3 years and up without a prescription, pharmacist may order
  • Influenza vaccinations for ages 3 years and up without a prescription, pharmacists may order
  1. What does “personal supervision” mean regarding a pharmacy intern giving a vaccine?

“Personal supervision” means the supervising immunizing pharmacist is physically present in the room during the administration of an immunization.

   7.  What vaccines can a Pharmacy technician administer in WV?

Under the PREP Act, for ages 3 years and up, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians may provide:

  • COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 3 years and up without a prescription, pharmacist may order
  • Influenza vaccinations for ages 3 years and up without a prescription, pharmacists may order
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