MyHealthChecked to launch Covid-19 travel testing at Lloyds Pharmacy
Consumer healthcare testing company MyHealthChecked has signed a contract with AAH Pharmaceuticals, the owner of Lloyds Pharmacy, for the supply of the ‘Fit to Fly’ pre-departure rapid antigen test, it announced on Wednesday.
The AIM-traded firm said the test could be taken at home prior to travel, or overseas prior to returning to the UK, with results verified by a trained professional within two hours of completing the test, providing passengers with certificates suitable for outbound or return travel.
It said the rapid antigen tests and accompanying verification service provided by MyHealthChecked would be the only Covid-19 rapid antigen test sold through Lloyds Pharmacy, and would accompany the portfolio of PCR kits that the pharmacy began selling online in August.
The Fit to Fly rapid tests would launch at Lloyds Pharmacy during January.
“I am pleased to build on our existing relationship with Lloyds Pharmacy with our new Covid-19 antigen test service for travel,” said MyHealthChecked chief executive officer Penny McCormick.
“Lloyds Pharmacy is already well established with a PCR testing portfolio that includes inbound PCR testing for fully vaccinated and non-vaccinated customers.
“We are delighted to be supporting Lloyds Pharmacy further with their growing Covid-19 testing portfolio and working with them as testing protocols for travel continue to evolve.”
At 1228 GMT, shares in MyHealthChecked were up 4.9% at 2.47p.