Boots Ireland Confirmed as the Largest Pharmacy Chain Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations in 81 Pharmacies from This Week

• COVID-19 Vaccinations will be available in 81 Boots Ireland Pharmacies nationwide from this week
• In line with the HSE vaccination schedule, at present, COVID-19 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccinations are available in pharmacies for people aged 50+ who have not yet received a vaccine
• From tomorrow, Tuesday 15^th June, customers can book their COVID-19 Vaccination appointment at Boots via boots.ie/covid-vaccination

Dublin, June 14^th, 2021: Boots Ireland is confirmed as the nation’s largest pharmacy chain to be offering COVID-19 vaccinations. In supporting the HSE’s vaccination rollout, COVID-19 vaccines will be available in 81 Boots Ireland pharmacies nationwide from this week. In line with the HSE vaccination schedule, at present, COVID-19 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccinations are available in pharmacies for people aged 50+ who have missed out on their vaccine or not been able to get to a vaccination centre.

Boots Ireland’s 81 pharmacies administrating the COVID-19 vaccine are located right across the country meaning customers can avail of vaccines in their local community rather than having to travel a distance to vaccination centres.

From tomorrow, Tuesday 15^th June , customers aged 50+ can book an appointment at Boots via boots.ie/covid-vaccination .  Once they visit the page, they need to click on ‘get started’ and complete their pre-consultation form, at the end of which they will be able to book their appointment and attend for vaccination. Over the last ten years, Boots Ireland has led the way in vaccinating the people of Ireland against a range of diseases including flu, pneumococcal, shingles and travel-related diseases. Boots Ireland has developed a model for COVID-19 vaccinations to be administered in line with its exceptional safety, clinical and operational standards and Pharmacists have received specialised training on the handling and administering of the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Stephen Watkins, Managing Director of Boots Ireland, commented: “We are incredibly proud to be announcing the rollout of the COVID-19 Vaccination Service in 81 of our pharmacies nationwide from June 15^th. As the largest pharmacy chain providing vaccines in Ireland, we stand with the HSE and local communities to play our part in this incredibly important milestone.”

Caoimhe McAuley, MPSI, Director of Pharmacy and Superintendent Pharmacist at Boots Ireland said: “We are delighted to begin the vital work of administering COVID-19 vaccines throughout the Boots Ireland pharmacy network.  Our experience in delivering vaccinations has been well established through the provision of the flu, pneumococcal, shingles and travel vaccinations. We look forward to applying this expertise and experience to vaccinating people against COVID-19 as the country continues to fight the pandemic.”