Updated October 22, 2025
Pharmacies can claim the vaccine administration fee ($12.10) when the flu or COVID-19 vaccine is administered by an authorized health professional, including:
- Registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) (must be a BCCNM member)
- Pharmacy students, under supervision of a full pharmacist certified to administer injections, and
- Medical students, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner (as of April 2024)
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Background: On July 26, 2024, Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer (PHO), declared an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency and rescinded the vaccine mandate for health care workers. Henry said although COVID-19 is not gone, there are high levels of protection in the health care system and in communities throughout B.C.
Pharmacy techs, nursing students and retired nurses may no longer administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines and PharmaCare will no longer honour claims for vaccinations by these professionals.