Ordering Stock

Stocks of vaccines should be monitored regularly by nominated staff members to avoid over-ordering or shortages.

Vaccination providers should have no more that 2-4 weeks' supply of vaccines at any one time.

Best practice is to order small quantities on a regular basis

Disposal of Vaccines

• Vaccines must never be used if they have passed their expiry date
• Any out of date stock should be labelled, immediately removed from the fridge and disposed of as per local policy
• There should be locally written policy and procedures for the disposal of vaccines by incineration, these must be followed
• Equipment including any vials, ampoules, needles and syringes should be disposed of by placing into a suitable sharps box (they come in varying sizes)
• Sharps boxes should be sealed and replaced once they are two-thirds full or at the level indicated on the box