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COVID-19 test demand spikes at pharmacies as new variants spread

By Gabrielle M. Etzel
Published August 26, 2023 9:00am ET
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COVID-19 test demand spikes at pharmacies as new variants spread
Major U.S. pharmacy chains are experiencing high volumes of sales of COVID-19 rapid test kits in the wake of rising case counts and hospitalizations, leading some to worry about possible product shortages. “We are seeing greater demand in this category nationwide, which may cause temporary and isolated shortages,” a spokesperson for Walgreens told the Washington […]

Major U.S. pharmacy chains are experiencing high volumes of sales of COVID-19 rapid test kits in the wake of rising case counts and hospitalizations, leading some to worry about possible product shortages.

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