The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) is set to retail antigen test kits at 40 baht per unit at eight of its retail stores from 18 October 2021. The move is to help improve public access to this important screening tool.
The GPO’s Deputy Managing Director Sirikul Matevelungsun said although the retail price is low and affordable by all, the quality of the ATKs meets the Food and Drug Administration’s requirements.
Offering these kits at 40 baht which is significantly lower than the average market price will drive down the prices of these kits available in the market today.
Initially, 2 million low-cost test kits will be made available. The GPO is planning to…
