Pharmacists already trained to administer flu shots will be engaged to deliver the vaccines, with the logistics of the rollout still to be communicated.
Barooga Pharmacy manager Emad Sargious said he filled out an application to deliver the vaccines on July 29.
“I believe pharmacies are able to give vaccines as they have enough talent and information on how to deliver it in a safe way,” he said.
“It's going to big help to have it available in pharmacies, it will fasten the rate of delivery and people won't have to wait too long for bookings.”
Pharmacists will be required to complete an online training course which focuses on how to store the COVID-19 vaccines and the side effects.
Mr Sargious hoped all three vaccines - Astra Zeneca, Pfizer and Moderna - would be available to allow all age groups to access the vaccines.He said the booking system for the vaccines would depend on availability.
There are more than 5000 general practices taking part in the COVID-19 vaccination program to provide COVID-19 immunisations in local communities.
Australia has set a target to vaccinate 80 per cent of its population in order to avoid future lockdowns.
Cobram Vaccination Clinic has now delivered 4000 vaccinations.
Cobram and Koonoomoo residents aged 40 to 49 have reached a vaccination rate of 33 per cent, people aged 50 to 59 sit at 42 per cent, 60 to 69 year old's sit at 65 per cent and those 70 plus years old are 74 per cent vaccinated.
Six per cent of people aged 16 to 39 have been vaccinated.
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