Commenting on an announcement from the government that pharmacies will be commissioned to provide catch up HPV vaccinations as part of the Women's Health Strategy, Henry Gregg, Chief Executive of the National Pharmacy Association said:
"We're pleased the government have listened to the NPA and have commissioned pharmacies to provide catch up HPV vaccinations to those who have missed them in school.
"The higher the uptake for HPV vaccinations, the greater protection there is against serious conditions such as cervical cancer.
"The government should follow the evidence and commission pharmacies to take part in all national vaccination campaigns, which will help to increase their uptake and tackle a growing and concerning wave of vaccine hesitancy.
"Pharmacies are highly accessible and convenient places to receive a vaccination, particularly in deprived communities where historically vaccination uptake has been lower."
