Protocol for the performance, traceability and monitoring of the results obtained from the SARS-CoV-2 antigen diagnostic and self-diagnostic test

Authors

  • José María Tardío Morales Colegio Oficial de Farmacéuticos de Zaragoza https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4757-8307
  • Raquel García Fuentes Colegio Oficial de Farmacéuticos de Zaragoza
  • Javier Adiego Cañellas Colegio Oficial de Farmacéuticos de Zaragoza
  • Alicia de Toro Gómez Colegio Oficial de Farmacéuticos de Zaragoza https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9110-534X
  • Irene de los Santos Sáinz Colegio Oficial de Farmacéuticos de Zaragoza
  • Eduardo Pablo Perales Sarría Colegio Oficial de Farmacéuticos de Zaragoza https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5195-4977

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60103/phc.v24i5.769

Keywords:

pharmacy; certificate; SARS-CoV-2; clinical pharmacy services

Abstract

Introduction: Through a collaboration agreement between the Department of Health of the Government of Aragon and the Council of Official Associations of Pharmacists of Aragon, those pharmacies that voluntarily wanted to register were incorporated into the epidemiological surveillance system. In this way, they can carry out diagnostic and self-diagnosis tests on patients, issue certificates and communicate positive results directly to the Department of Health.

Method: In order to accede to this agreement, some requirements must be met by the pharmacies, including a statement of responsibility. At the request of an asymptomatic patient who wishes to undergo a test, the pharmacist must follow a decision algorithm.

Results: As of October 3, 2021, 303 pharmacies in Aragón participated in this collaboration. 6.021 EU Digital COVID Certificates were issued, after having carried out an antigen diagnostic test at the pharmacy. 92 positive results were reported.

Conclusions: Pharmacies have been essential in carrying out antigen tests, communicating results and issuing EU Digital COVID Certificates.

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References

Real Decreto 463/2020, de 14 de marzo, por el que se declara el estado de alarma para la gestión de la situación de crisis sanitaria ocasionada por el COVID-19. Ministerio de la Presidencia, Relaciones con las Cortes y Memoria Democrática. Gobierno de España.

Orden de 14 de marzo de 2020, de la Consejera de Sanidad, por la que se adoptan medidas preventivas adicionales de salud pública en la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón por la situación y evolución del COVID-19. Gobierno de Aragón.

Real Decreto 588/2021, de 20 de julio, por el que se modifica el Real Decreto 1662/2000, de 29 de septiembre, sobre productos sanitarios para diagnóstico «in vitro», con objeto de regular la venta al público y la publicidad de los productos de autodiagnóstico de la COVID-19. Ministerio de Sanidad. Gobierno de España.

Real Decreto 1662/2000, de 29 de septiembre, sobre productos sanitarios para diagnóstico "in vitro". Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo. Gobierno de España.

Published

2022-10-15

How to Cite

Tardío Morales, J. M. ., García Fuentes, R., Adiego Cañellas, J., de Toro Gómez, A., de los Santos Sáinz, I., & Perales Sarría, E. P. (2022). Protocol for the performance, traceability and monitoring of the results obtained from the SARS-CoV-2 antigen diagnostic and self-diagnostic test. Pharmaceutical Care España, 24(5), 6–12. https://doi.org/10.60103/phc.v24i5.769

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