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 Aragon 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.