Fundamental to the provision of a community pharmacy immunisation service is the necessity for a private clinical room.

The minimum requirements are:

• A plumbed wash hand basin
• Washable floors (not carpet)
• Washable walls
• A clinical workbench sufficient to prepare vaccine and layout ancillaries
• A vaccine refrigerator
• Chair(s)
• A couch (preferable)
• Wheelchair access
• Sufficient space to be able to access the patient from either side and to be able to lay the patient on the floor in the event of fainting
• A seated waiting area available pre- and post-immunisation
• A filing cabinet for relevant documentation.