NPHET has expressed caution about using the tests in a non-clinical settings.
The Irish Pharmacy Union says appropriately used antigen tests could be key to the next phase of re-opening.
NPHET has expressed caution about using the tests in a non-clinical settings.
Antigen tests are being used, in a variety of ways and often for different cohorts in Germany, France, Italy and Greece.
The US has spent $2 billion on the tests to facilitate re-opening and operation of federal services
IPU Honorary Treasurer and Committee member, Tom Murray, has been speaking to Kildare Today.
Tom Murray joined Eoin Beatty on Thursday's edition of the programme
IPU's Tom Murray @murraypharmacy will be on @kfmradio at 9.45am discussing why antigen tests are key to the next phase of reopening #ThinkPharmacy
— Irish Pharmacy Union (@IrishPharmacy) October 28, 2021