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Labor says pharmacists have been left “high and dry” over the RAT supply crisis, as the Pharmacy Guild says stores are being “inundated” with queries The ALP has gone on …

This week it’s been all about the RAT race and new provisional approvals for COVID-19 treatments and a vaccine Are Governments redirecting scarce rapid antigen tests to themselves? They say …

One stakeholder pleads with the public for patience on RATs and a consumer-driven site keeps sending people to pharmacy, as the Government denies diverting the tests Amid continued high demand …

Nearly 80% of pharmacists think their workplace is understaffed, as the sector battles to source RATs and COVID vaccines – with one stakeholder calling to delay the COVID testing protocol …

Nearly half the reports made to the ACCC about rapid antigen test “potential scams” are about pharmacies The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it has “significant concerns” about the …

The Federal Government has denied that it is redirecting rapid antigen tests ordered by pharmacies to itself, as stores struggle with supply Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain has shared an …

Guild welcomes National Cabinet decision on pharmacy rapid antigen tests for concession card holders, but says supply remains the crucial issue National Cabinet has announced a new plan for the …

Leading health economist joins the call for free RATs for all Australians as test crisis rolls on All Australians should be offered free Rapid Antigen Tests, with economic and health …

Pharmacy will play an even greater role in the provision of rapid antigen tests, but opinions are divided over the strategy, while price gouging and supply concerns remain The Pharmacy …