The 2022-23 community pharmacy flu vaccination service in England delivered a record five million jabs, marking another year of consecutive growth since the service launched in 2015.

NHS Business Services Authority figures published this week show that pharmacies delivered 5,007,578 vaccines, up from 4.85 million in 2021-22

Commenting on the figures, Community Pharmacy England director of NHS services Alastair Buxton said: “This season’s flu vaccination figures are yet another example of the incredible contribution that our members and their teams make to protect the public and the NHS as part of a key public health programme.

“Given the significant financial and workforce pressures that our members continue to face, this year-on-year growth is a fantastic achievement and a testament to their hard work and dedication.

“I would like to say a huge thank you to all our members and their teams for their continued hard work and dedication to protect their local communities and our NHS.”

The 2023-24 programme kicks off on September 1.