Olivier Picard, Chair of the National Pharmacy Association said:
"Pharmacies are being inundated by requests from concerned patients for MenB vaccination, which the vast majority of our members across the country have no stock currently available to fulfil.
"Most pharmacies provide MenB vaccinations as a small scale service, originally intended for patients who require it for travel or those who did not receive an NHS vaccine, and therefore do not carry significant amounts of excess stock.
"We have heard of some reports of abuse and intimidation aimed at pharmacy staff during this period from a small minority of patients, which is absolutely unacceptable.
"We understand that health officials may wish to preserve stock of vaccination for those most at need during this outbreak and pharmacies stand ready, to help in any potential NHS vaccination campaign.
"It's clear there are gaps in the original national vaccination strategy and we want to reach those in most need.
"We are awaiting clarification about any future plans for MenB vaccination.
"If you have any concerns, please contact NHS 111and consult advice available on the NHS App."
