RAPID Antigen Tests
GLOBAL supply issues continue to pose big challenges for community pharmacies working to meet demand for rapid antigen tests.
Supplies are expected to improve by early to mid Feb.
Right now, many pharmacies are unable to meet all demand for private sales or to take part immediately in the new government scheme to provide free tests to 6.6 million Australian pension and concession holders.
The Pharmacy Guild says some pharmacists have been notified at the very last minute that their order has been cancelled and not replaced with another delivery -- requiring them to place a new order, often with another supplier.
Concession holders will receive up to 10 tests over three months, with a maximum five per month.
The three 'months' are likely to be: 24 Jan to 28 Feb 2022; 1 to 31 Mar 2022; and 1 to 30 Apr 2022.
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