Cost of lateral flow testing
| Authority | Manx Care |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-10-01 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2021-10-28 |
| Case ID | 2020489 |
Summary
A request was made to Manx Care for details on the volume and costs of lateral flow testing devices issued to Isle of Man residents up to September 2021. The authority disclosed the total number of devices distributed, unit costs, transportation and distribution expenses, and the overall total cost to the taxpayer.
Key Facts
- 568,842 lateral flow devices were distributed to residents by 30 September 2021.
- Devices were purchased at two price points: £2.75 and £2.45 per unit.
- The total cost of transporting devices to the Isle of Man was £14,236.
- The total cost of distributing devices to residents was £95,519.
- The total overall cost to the Manx taxpayer for lateral flow testing was £1,791,400 (excluding VAT).
Data Disclosed
- 568,842
- 107,258
- 84,000
- 592,100
- 676,100
- £2.75
- £2.45
- £14,236
- £95,519
- £1,681,645
- £1,791,400
- 2021-10-01
- 2021-10-28
- 2021-09-30
- 2020489
Original Request
Please can you confirm the following: 1. How many lateral flow devices have been issued to IOM residents up to 30th September 2021? 2. What is the individual cost to the IOM Government of each test device? 3. What is the total cost of transporting such devices to the IOM (by carrier or post)? 4. What is the total cost of distributing such devices to IOM residents (by post or carrier)? 5. What is the total overall cost to the Manx taxpayer of lateral flow testing up to 30th September 2021 (taking into account the purchase cost of the devices, transportation to the IOM, distribution and any other associated costs)? Thank you.
Data Tables (1)
| Total Costs | £ ex VAT |
|---|---|
| Purchase cost of kits | 1,681,645 |
| Transportation | 14,236 |
| Distribution | 95,519 |
| TOTAL | 1,791,400 |
Full Response Text
Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000
Our ref: 2020489 28th October 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 1st October 2021 and which states:
"Please can you confirm the following:
1. How many lateral flow devices have been issued to IOM residents up to 30th September
2021?
2. What is the individual cost to the IOM Government of each test device?
3. What is the total cost of transporting such devices to the IOM (by carrier or post)?
4. What is the total cost of distributing such devices to IOM residents (by post or carrier)?
5. What is the total overall cost to the Manx taxpayer of lateral flow testing up to 30th
September 2021 (taking into account the purchase cost of the devices, transportation to the
IOM, distribution and any other associated costs)?
Thank you."
Our Response 1. How many lateral flow devices have been issued to IOM residents up to 30th September 2021? Stock in Manx Care Stores 04/10 107,258 Total Stock Distributed 568,842
- What is the individual cost to the IOM Government of each test device? 84,000 @ £2.75 592,100 @ £2.45 Total Volume 676,100
- What is the total cost of transporting such devices to the IOM (by carrier or post)? £14,236
-
What is the total cost of distributing such devices to IOM residents (by post or carrier)? £95,519
-
What is the total overall cost to the Manx taxpayer of lateral flow testing up to 30th September 2021 (taking into account the purchase cost of the devices, transportation to the IOM, distribution and any other associated costs)? Total Costs £ ex VAT Purchase cost of kits 1,681,645 Transportation 14,236 Distribution 95,519 TOTAL 1,791,400 Please quote the reference number 2020489 in any future communications.
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