23 January 2022 - Chemists across the country say they do not have enough rapid antigen tests to start handing out free kits to pensioners when the federal scheme begins on Monday, with the Pharmacy Guild criticising the government for failing to regulate the kits’ sale.
Pharmacists are preparing for a rush on rapid antigen tests on day one of the program to supply up to 10 free tests to 6.6 million concession cardholders. While the big chain stores such as Chemist Warehouse will have plenty of kits, thousands of smaller chemists have struggled to find stock.