Adult Flu and Covid Vaccinations: Joint 2026/27 Service Spec Published
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 19th December 2025
Fee Uplifts From April 2026
Following discussions with Community Pharmacy England, NHS England has published a new service specification that covers the provision of both seasonal COVID-19 and adult flu vaccinations in community pharmacy during the 2026/27 season.
From 1st April 2026, the COVID-19 Vaccination Service will become an Advanced service. Pharmacy owners can offer both COVID-19 and adult flu vaccinations, or just adult flu.
Registration for spring COVID-19 campaign opens from 5th January, and pharmacy owners must register by 2nd February 2026 to guarantee supplies in time for the start of the spring season.
NHS England has also confirmed in a system letter an increase to service fees: adult flu rises from £9.58 to £10.06, COVID-19 vaccinations are £8.70 per vaccine administered, while the flu vaccination campaign is underway, and £10.06 outside of this. There will no longer be a £10 payment for COVID-19 vaccinations for housebound people.
For further information and registration details (which opens 5th January 2026) and deadlines click here.