How much are lateral flow tests to buy? Cost of Covid tests at Boots, Tesco, Lloyds Pharmacy and more

Free universal testing in England comes to an end this week as the government continues with its plans for 'Living with Covid'. As members of the public scramble to get hold of a free test before April 1, the government's website is urging everyone to not order lateral flow tests in a bid to keep current stocks viable.

From April 1, most people in England will need to pay for a lateral flow test to check if they have contracted Covid-19 or not with pharmacies across the region offering a wide range of prices. Most major UK pharmacies are offering lateral flow tests both online and in-store and can be grabbed for as low as £1.75.

We have rallied up all the major pharmacy prices to help you find the best deals for a lateral flow test.

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Boots Pharmacy is offering lateral flow test kits in more than 400 locations and on its online store. Customers can buy a single test for £2 or grab a pack of five for £9.80.

Lloyds pharmacy is providing single lateral flow tests for £1.89 while a pack of five can be grabbed for £9.29 both in-store and online. PCR tests are also available with at-home testing services available at a starting price of £12.99.

Superdrug noted that it has "widespread availability" for lateral flow tests both in-store and online. They are currently offering single tests for £1.99 while a pack of five will cost £9.79.

Tesco Pharmacy will begin offering lateral flow tests in 1,500 locations from Friday. Prices will start at £2 while those living in London will be able to purchase tests online - this will rollout to other parts of the UK from May.

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