In response to the news that the GPhC has advised against the use of rapid antibody tests the following organisations provided comment to PIP on the topic.
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Pharmacies should be allowed to supply rapid antibody tests
I do not agree with the GPhC suggesting that COVID-19 rapid antibody tests should not be supplied by community pharmacies across the country.
PharmaDoctor™ defend their position on rapid antibody tests
PharmaDoctor™ has responded to the recently published statement by the GPhC advising pharmacy owners and superintendent pharmacists.
GPhC tell pharmacies to stop selling rapid antibody tests
In a letter to pharmacies in the UK, the GPhC has said that it is inappropriate for community pharmacies to sell COVID-19 rapid antibody tests.
Scottish Ambulance Service to take over mobile testing sites
The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) will take over the running of Scotland’s coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing units from the start of September.
Health boards advised not to offer on-demand antibody testing
If clinical evidence around immunity changes the Scottish CMO has said that he will swiftly roll out a national antibody testing programme.
New saliva test for COVID-19 piloted in Southampton
A weekly coronavirus (COVID-19) testing model using a new ‘no-swab’ saliva test is to be piloted in Southampton from this week.
Man arrested after 500 fake COVID-19 tests allegedly sold online
A Birmingham man has been arrested for allegedly selling fake coronavirus testing kits on the dark and open webs.
MHRA call a halt to sales of fingerprick COVID-19 antibody tests
The MHRA is asking that COVID-19 antibody testing services using capillary blood collected by a fingerprick services be temporarily stopped.
UK Government expands coronavirus test and trace team
The government has announced the expansion of the expert team leading on the rapid nationwide rollout of the coronavirus test and trace programme.
