Coronavirus: Private clinic defends charging £375 for test
A private healthcare clinic in London has defended its decision to charge £375 for a coronavirus test.
The Private Harley Street Clinic said the price reflected"the costs of these logistic and clinical services that we provide" and added that it was offering free tests for NHS staff.According to its website, the test is no longer available. In a statement released on Monday, the clinic said it was"pausing" the service now that the UK government has committed to carrying out more tests nationwide, with a commitment to carrying out 25,000 tests a day within four weeks.It is believed the test offered was made by a firm called Randox Health, which was selling them online for £120 each, although according to its website it is currently out of stock.Public Health England currently does not advise buying home tests.
Prof Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of GPs, said the needs of NHS staff and patients should be"put over making profit from the situation".
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