Reminder: Adult flu vac start dates

Pharmacy owners are reminded that while the flu vaccination service can be provided to pregnant women from 1st September 2025, vaccination of all other eligible adult cohorts for the 2025/26 campaign cannot commence until 1st October 2025.

Read our earlier news story for further context

National Booking System (NBS)

If a pharmacy owner would like to take up the offer of use of the NBS, they will need to complete an NBS flu form. While the period to register to receive login details before the start of the season has now past, later applications are still being accepted (open until 9th March 2026). Applicants should receive their login details within 10 working days.

To register, pharmacy owners will need to provide their pharmacy ODS code (F code), and the name and NHSmail email addresses of two pharmacy representatives who will be given access to NBS. Following registration, the representatives will be sent login details, training details and further information.

NBS will be open for bookings from the public from 1st September 2025 for vaccination from 1st October 2025. The last available appointment date on NBS for flu appointments will be 31st March 2026.

Dealing with local issues related to the service

Sometimes, issues with the service may arise between general practices and community pharmacies; in this situation, pharmacy owners may wish to seek support and advice from their Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC).

If an issue arises, we advise pharmacy owners to raise the issue with the general practice concerned. If that does not resolve the issue, pharmacy owners should raise the matter with their Integrated Care Board and their LPC.

Visit our Flu vaccination webpage for further information and resources