National Booking System (NBS) for Community Pharmacies Only Offering Flu Seasonal Vaccination

Following a successful pilot by community pharmacy contractors in the North West last season, this Autumn NHS England are offering all flu only community pharmacies the opportunity to use NBS and upload flu appointments for eligible patients to book.

If you would like to take up this offer, and you do not already have access to NBS as part of the COVID-19 vaccination service, please complete this form by 1st September:

• NBS flu Form

You will need your pharmacy ODS code (5 digit code starting with F) and the names and secure email addresses of two pharmacy representatives who will be given access to NBS.

The secure email addresses must be from the authorised list available at the following link: The secure email standard - NHS England Digital

Following registration, you will be sent login details, training details and further information.

Any queries can be directed to: england.vacspolicyandcontracts@nhs.net

Use of the NBS for flu vac only is a voluntary option for pharmacies and most may already have set up their own booking systems. The ability to add a booking link to a pharmacy’s own flu vac booking system within the Pharmacy NHS Profile Manager remains.