Written question asked by Florence Eshalomi (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 December 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 16 December 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Coronavirus: Screening
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department took to help ensure supply of lateral flow tests for covid-19 at registered collection sites prior to the publication of his Department's press release entitled Daily rapid testing for COVID-19 contacts launches this week on 12 December 2021.
- Answer
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Each pharmacy is able to order is almost 2,500 tests every week. Increased ordering limits are available as requested by individual pharmacies as well as providing additional stock on a one-off basis.
We continue to work with the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee and pharmacies to ensure sufficient supplies are maintained to meet increased demand.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 92138
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Screening Coronavirus
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- 2021-12-20 11:17:07 +0000
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