Meningitis B Vaccination
Private MenB vaccination for anyone who missed the childhood programme and does not qualify for NHS catch-up.
Meningococcal group B is a serious bacterial infection that can lead to meningitis and septicaemia. It can develop rapidly and may become life-threatening within hours, and vaccination is the most effective way to reduce the risk.
We offer the MenB vaccine privately to people who are not covered by the NHS programme.
Before you book
- This is a two-dose course. At £130 a dose that is £260 in total, with the second dose four weeks after the first.
- It is not routinely recommended if you are 50 or over. Please talk to us before booking.
- A £20 deposit is taken when you book, and comes off the cost of that appointment.
- You will need to complete a risk assessment, back with us at least 48 hours before your appointment. Booking also gives consent for us to see your Summary Care Record where the pharmacist needs it.
Who is this service for?
This private service is for people who did not receive the MenB vaccine as part of the routine UK childhood immunisation programme, and who do not qualify for the current NHS catch-up programme.
It is not routinely recommended for people aged 50 and over. If that applies to you, please speak to us before booking rather than after.
If you are not sure whether you qualify for the free NHS vaccine, ask us — it is worth checking first.
Vaccination schedule
| Dose | When | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 | Day 0 | £130 |
| Dose 2 | 4 weeks after the first | £130 |
We book your second dose at the end of the first appointment, so you are never left working out the timing yourself.
How the service works
- Book your appointment online. A £20 deposit is taken, and comes off the cost of the appointment.
- Complete the risk assessment form we email you, at least 48 hours before your appointment.
- On the day, the pharmacist gives the vaccine and books your second dose before you leave.
Access to your Summary Care Record (SCR)
So that the vaccine can be given safely and appropriately, the pharmacist may need to access your NHS Summary Care Record.
By booking an appointment you consent to the pharmacy accessing your Summary Care Record where it is required for this service.
If you do not consent, please contact the pharmacy as soon as possible after booking and before your appointment. Without enough clinical information, the pharmacist may not be able to proceed.
Telling your GP
This is a private vaccination service, and we do not routinely notify your GP that you have been vaccinated.
After each dose we give you documentation confirming the vaccine given, the batch number, the date, and the other relevant details. We strongly recommend passing this to your GP so your medical record can be updated.
Cancellation and non-attendance
If you cannot attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as you can.
- An appointment missed without 24 hours’ notice counts as a non-attendance.
- The £20 deposit is forfeited.
- A new appointment and a new deposit are needed before another can be arranged.
The risk assessment
We email the risk assessment after you book. If it is not completed at least 48 hours before your appointment, the appointment may be postponed or rescheduled — it cannot go ahead without it.
It is your responsibility to make sure everything you tell us is accurate, complete and up to date. If your medical circumstances change after you submit the questionnaire, please tell us before your appointment.