Product News: Abbott begins shipping BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Self-Test to retailers
The BinaxNOW Self-Test will be sold in 2-count packs for an MSRP of $23.99, making it an affordable over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid test available in the U.S.
20 Apr 2021
Abbott has announced it has begun shipping its BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Self-Test to retailers across the U.S.. Consumers can expect the test to be available in the next few days online and in some stores. Broader nationwide availability is expected in the next two weeks as tests work their way through distribution channels.
The BinaxNOW Self-Test initially will be available at CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Walmart as part of Abbott s commitment to get the country s most studied COVID-19 rapid test to as many Americans as possible. The test, which can be purchased over the counter without a prescription, will then roll out to other major food, drug and mass merchandisers in the weeks ahead.
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Abbott announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization for over-the-counter, non-prescription, asymptomatic use of its BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Self Test for detection of COVID-19 infection. This new indication allows individuals with or without symptoms to have access to this test without a prescription. Abbott will begin shipping to major food, drug and mass .
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ABBOTT PARK, Ill., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for over-the-counter, non-prescription, asymptomatic use of its BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Self Test for detection of COVID-19 infection. This new indication allows individuals with or without symptoms to have access to this test without a prescription. Abbott will begin shipping to major food, drug and mass merchandiser retailers in the coming weeks and expect the test to be available through some of their online store websites.
A mother swabs her son’s nostril using a shallow nasal swab before conducting an Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Self Test. The test will be available over-the-counter at major U.S. retailers and does not require a prescription. (PRNewsfoto/Abbott)