As vaccinations for people aged under 50 are set to begin in Estonia next week, pharmacies have stated their availability to assist in the process. The state vaccination plan however points to sufficient capabilities in inoculating the general public.
Franchise manager of BENU pharmacies Rainer Kaseväli told ERR that pharmacists have the readiness to assist with vaccinating, but they do not have the necessary license to provide special medical services. Instead, all pharmacists have a license to provide pharmaceutical services, based on which they are not allowed to administer vaccines.
Apotheka franchise model chief Marika Pensa said pharmacists have stated to the Ministry of Social Affairs and the prime minister s office their preparedness to add COVID-19 vaccinations to their list of administrable vaccines, which also includes the influenza and tick-borne encephalitis.