Boots launches new lateral flow tests as government announces plans to limit free testing
Following the government’s announcement that it will be limiting free Covid-19 testing from 1 April, Boots is to start selling affordable lateral flow tests in its stores and online.
Customers can now purchase a pack of four lateral flow tests for £17, or one test for £5.99, from boots.com and have the option to send their results to the UK Health Security Agency to report a negative test.
However, the health and beauty retailer will begin to offer test kits at over 400 Boots stores priced at £2.50 for a single test or £12 for a pack of five from early March. These tests will also be available on boots.com together with a bundle for two tests at £4.75 and four tests at £9.50.
Asif Aziz, director of healthcare services at Boots UK, said: “We are pleased to be expanding our Covid-19 testing services even further, with affordable lateral flow testing options for those who still want peace of mind from asymptomatic testing after 1st April.
Never Miss a Retail Update!“While it is great that we are returning to normal and finding a way to live with Covid-19, we encourage our customers and patients to stay safe and continue to take measures to limit the spread of the virus, especially to those in vulnerable groups.”
