The UK government is planning to scrap millions of unused SARS-CoV-2 vaccine doses, which could have been used to vaccinate previously ineligible groups for free, after they closed the autumn booster campaign.

Meanwhile, pharmacies have just been authorised to offer Covid vaccines at a massive £45 a pop, thus excluding the poorest sections of the population.

And the new scheme starts on...yes you've guessed..April 1st.

#Covid19 #Vaccines #NHSPrivatisation

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/02/pharmacies-in-england-and-scotland-to-offer-private-covid-jabs-for-45

Pharmacies in England and Scotland to offer private Covid jabs – for £45

Pharmadoctor is offering appointments from 1 April for vaccinations and intends to add more pharmacies to its network

^{Nicola Davis (The Guardian)}