Family GPs could earn an extra £27,000 per year once a swine flu vaccination programme is in place, it has been claimed.
The report in the Daily Mail claims that doctors were yesterday trying to finalise a deal which could see them paid £7.51 for every jab they give to patients. The average GP has 1,800 patients and each patient will need two doses of vaccine.
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Doctors are also negotiating with ministers over their performance-related pay, and want assurances that they will not miss out on bonuses even if they have to cancel routine check-ups due to swine flu pressures.
GPs are likely to find out in several weeks if their demands have been met.
