SEVERAL pharmacies are being investigated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) following a stream of complaints regarding the repackaging and sale of individual rapid antigen test kits (RATs), The Age reports.
At least one Victorian pharmacy is alleged to have sold RATs to the general public that had been approved for use by health professionals, rather than for self-testing.
Pathology Technology Australia CEO, David Whiting, told the publication that the company had complained to the regulator about cases where its test kits - which have not been approved for home testing - have been split into individual units and resold.
"Splitting up rapid antigen test kits, approved for professional use, and selling them for self-testing is an illegal and inappropriate use of these test kits," he said.
"[This] could take tests away from aged care and healthcare facilities and essential workplaces, where they are vital for keeping people safe."
One pharmacy owner whose store is under the microscope said the products have been removed from sale.
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