Diagnostics

Devices are added to the VDL after an independent committee of expert physicians determines device eligibility by reviewing clinical performance data. 

Through July 4, people with a Pennsylvania EBT card can receive enough supply of the Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test to test every member of their family within the FDA’s testing guidelines. 

Walgreens is offering the Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test, administered by eMed, which meets CDC requirements for travelers returning to the United States from abroad.

Kroger joins a slate of other retailers that recently added the Abbott BinaxNow at-home antigen self-test product to their OTC diagnostics offerings.

From May 9 to 15, the retailer will offer heart-health screenings at its MinuteClinic locations to help women understand their risk for heart disease.

Three leading chains are adding an OTC at-home COVID-19 test to their offerings.

Higi said the heart health risk test addresses a leading health concern among Higi’s users, who have previously used its health stations to track such indicators of heart health as blood pressure and weight.

DSN spoke with Mehdi Maghsoodnia, CEO of 1health, about the company’s journey and its goals to help mass retailers and pharmacies be more efficient and effective.